One species of Goldenrod is blooming this week.
There are many different species of Goldenrod, and this one, the Candada Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis) is starting to bloom in fields and waste places or land disturbed by heavy equipment. Where you find one you will probably find others because they spread by underground stems or runners. The thin, pointed leaves have toothed edges and lack leaf stalks. Note how the small yellow fower heads are arranged on only one side of the slightly curved and drooping branches at the top of the stem. To many people, Goldenrod is a sign of a waning summer, the begining of fall. However, this is only the last week in July.
