Flower Description

Most common Michigan Goldenrod

• Central Stem 2-6′ with lines of white hairs
• Alternate lanceolate to linear leaves 4-6″ long x 1″ wide, with small teeth, smaller at top of stem, pubescent
• Several flowering stems at top of plant
• Flowerheads less than 1/4″ across, on upper part of flower stem
• Bloom late summer to fall, about 3 weeks
• Often in colonies
• Characterized by insect galls on stem

Confused with:

• Tall Goldenrod (some consider this a species of Canada Goldenrod)
• Late or Giant Goldenrod
• Early Goldenrod

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