Goldenrod...

It's a myth that this plant causes allergies. Its pollen is sticky and carried by insects - unlike ragweed that relies on the wind to carry its pollen. I learned today that there are over 30 different species of goldenrod in South Carolina. More info here - http://namethatplant.net/4DCGI/Show_flowers/1601657891167

A nice local SCETV video here - https://www.scetv.org/stories/home/2017/goldenrod

Some great info on the differences between goldenrod and ragweed here - https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/goldenrod-ragweed/

[Esther Rosenberg]

Nice focus, The darker back ground is making the yellow pop .

[Mags]

@dutchothotmailcom You are very kind, Esther! Thank you!

[Milanie]

Really nice against the dark - we've got lots blooming right now, too.

[Diana]

So beautiful, I am not aware of seeing this lovely plant before 365.

[Frances Claydon]

Nice against the black, I used to grow a version of this in a previous garden

[KoalaGardens🐨]

how interesting

[aikiuser (jenn)]

Beautiful on the dark background

[Susan Wakely]

Vibrant yellow.

[Mags]

@milaniet Thank you very much, Milanie! Let's see some. =)

@ludwigsdiana Thank you, Diana! One would think a species of this weed is all over the world by now. =)

@francesc Thank you, Frances! I was aware that there are a few cultivated varieties, but haven't seen any around here. I read that they're great for butterflies and bees.

@koalagardens Thank you!

@aikiuser Thank you very much, Jenn!

@wakelys Thanks, Susan!

[KV]

I've been seeing this everywhere... it s very pretty.

[Mags]

@kvphoto Thanks, KV!

[Phil Howcroft]

i love the vibrancy and 3D pop to this maggie

[Mags]

@phil_howcroft You are very kind. Thank you, Phil!

[haskar]

Beautiful shot. I love goldenrod honey.

[Mags]

@haskar Thank you! I'd love to try some. They have wildflower honey here. But none with just goldenrod.