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Rough or Rough-stemmed Goldenrod

Solidago rugosa

Sunflower or Composite Family - Asteraceae

Flowerheads preferentially located on the upper side of arching stalks and flaring branches. Heads yellow, small (about 1/6 inch long) and composed of 6 to 10 ray flowers and 4 to 7 disk flowers.

(Photographed - August)

Generally a tall herb with a hairy stem and rough feeling, deeply veined leaves. Leaves elliptical, sharply toothed and alternate.