Downy Goldenrod (puberula)
| a small species -- 1 - 3 feet |
| minute, spreading hairs on the stem and leaves (need hand glass) |
| stem: often purplish |
| inflorescence: wandlike |
| leaves: feather veined, toothed |
| rays: 9-16 |
| dry sandy or sterile soils, barrens, mainly near coast |