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Plant ID #870585

Asked May 29, 2024, 12:39 PM EDT

I’m trying to identify this plant. Wasn’t there last year so I’m not sure what it is. Thank you

Ramsey County Minnesota

Expert Response

Hi, 

This is Canada goldenrod. It is a native plant and an important plant for pollinators in late July and August. See this page:

https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=soca6

Goldenrod is often blamed for allergies, but people confuse it with ragweed. Here’s a page on that:

https://hgic.clemson.edu/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-goldenrod-and-ragweed/

Thanks!

MJ Replied May 29, 2024, 11:19 PM EDT

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