Tall goldenrod
(Solidago altissima)
(Solidago altissima)
All goldenrods are insect pollinated and
contrary to popular belief, do NOT contribute to hayfever and other allergies.
The toothed rough-textured leaves
and downy grayish stem identify tall
goldenrod which can be found blooming along roadsides and in open woods and
clearings.
video photo by Valerie Spale
Gray goldenrod
(Solidago nemoralis)
(Solidago nemoralis)
The grayish stem and round gray-green leaves are densely covered with fine hairs. The flowering stalk is slender and plumelike.
video photo by Cynthia Gehrie
There are over 20 species of goldenrod in the Chicago region. Nearly one dozen are known to the Wolf Road Prairie Nature Preserve. Goldenrods belong to the composite or daisy family (compositae.)
video photo by Valerie Spale