You know that summer will soon be over when the Goldenrod flowers appear. Goldenrods have clusters of bright yellow flowers (shaped like a spike or a pyramid) at the top of a tall stalk with long, narrow green leaves. The plants' height varies from a few inches to over 6 ft, but 2-3 ft is common.
Goldenrods grow across North America.
Did you know? Goldenrods don't cause hay fever as the pollen is slightly sticky and can't blow on the wind.
See Also: Beargrass, Blazing Star, Camas, False Solomon's Seal, Fireweed, Purple Prairie Clover, Red Paintbrush
Easy - numerous and usually easy to spot
in the habitats listed at the appropriate time of
year.
Forests are large areas of trees growing close
together.
Grasslands are large open areas covered with
grasses. They have very few trees or shrubs.
This habitat includes prairies and tundra.
Mountains are very high areas of land with
steep sides leading to a peak. They are often connected
to other mountains as part of a mountain range.
Wetlands are low-lying areas that are covered by
water all or most of the time and support a variety of
aquatic plants. This habitat includes rivers, streams,
lakes, ponds, bogs, and marshes.