
Mistaken Identity: Ragweed or Goldenrod??????
One of our favorite plants blooming this fall is goldenrod AKA Solidago. There is a goldenrod species for every situation: Dry. Moist. Sun. Shade. Tall. Short. You name it there is a goldenrod for your yard. However many folks fear goldenrod as they think they are allergic to it. The likely culprit for the sneezes and watery eyes is ragweed. Blooming at the same time and with yellow flowers it is easy to mistake one for the other. With a genus name like Ambrosia you would