Tall Goldenrod (altissima)
| note the rough texture of the leaves (finely downy beneath) |
| downy grayish stem |
| pubescent all the way to the base (short hairs) |
| stem erect, arching at the top |
| 3-6 feet |
| leaves: narrow, 3 parallel veins |
| leaves: usually toothed, often few or no serrations |
| flower heads obviously larger than Canada (or Late) |
| rays: 9-15 |
| has insect galls (Canada no galls) |
| roadsides, open woods, clearings |