Wild flowers of the north-eastern states

by Ellen Miller; Margaret C. Whiting

NOBLE GOLDENROD: S. speciosa.

Small Spike Goldenrod.

Solidago nemoralis.

Found in September along dry roadsides and in sandy fields.

The stalk, which seldom grows higher than 2 feet, is single, and very leafy, of a strong fibre, and slightly rough, or not quite smooth to the touch. It is grayish green in color.

Disc flowers are few, the rays are seldom more than 8 in number, arranged in little one-sided spires to form a close, leafy, spike-like plume. The color is very clear in hue.

Common to all localities favorable to the Goldenrods, and, as observed, reaching its fullness of bloom in September rather than in August.

SMALL SPIKE GOLDENROD: S. nemoralis.

Broad-leaved Goldenrod.

Solidago latifolia.