Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Goldenrod & Ragweed

Sara, there is a difference between goldenrod, which is in the photo posted below and Ragweed. Read the following:

Goldenrod is frequently blamed for hay fever but simply happens to have a showy flower that blooms about the same time. Goldenrod is entomophilous, i.e., insect-pollinated. Its pollen is heavy and sticky and cannot become airborne.

It's confusing to many people.

Rosey

1 comment:

  1. Well, I'll be danged. All these years I've thought they were the same.

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