Gray Goldenrod (nemoralis)

a small species -- 1/2 to 2 feet
slender, rather 1-sided plumes
tiny leaflets in the axils of the leaves where they join the stem
stem: grayish, densely covered with fine hairs
stem: arching
leaves: rough green-gray with fine hairs
inflorescence: plume-like
leaves: feather veined, toothed
rays: 5-9
dry or sandy soil, old pastures, dry open woodst