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Rosie, the intrepid photographer, spots a butterfly on the trail and manuevers for the right angle.
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It's the Stiff Goldenrod that catches my attention this time. Knowing that its was some kind of a late season goldenrod, I couldn't quite put a name on it. Checking my wildflower books turned up the corect I.D.
Stiff Goldenrod (Hard-leaved Goldenrod)Oligoneuron rigidum (Solidago rigida)
Stiff goldenrod is a common plant in midwestern prairies.
• Family: Aster (Asteraceae) • Habitat: open, dry, rocky or sandy areas• Height: 1-5 feet• Flower size: small; arranged in flat-topped clusters 3-5 inches across• Flower color: yellow• Flowering time: August to September• Origin: native![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_1mljP5iETM_KRV0bmmn-6fC1lJQ9UY76jNC5Fu7U-p9JiiwwW1hHm8eWl4laGFsJlPirxjDOW_vNTVfNL4iav1vhUpROMlj2ZzJqeNsFzKuLeICI68xbS7qBr_4ZtuqwRlgi8-jMiZ-3/s400/Tall+Goldenrod.jpg)
Stiff goldenrod is a common plant in midwestern prairies.
• Family: Aster (Asteraceae) • Habitat: open, dry, rocky or sandy areas• Height: 1-5 feet• Flower size: small; arranged in flat-topped clusters 3-5 inches across• Flower color: yellow• Flowering time: August to September• Origin: native
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For us northerners late fall can be a special season. A hint of cooling wind from the North. The warm rays of sun. And the "last roses" of summer. Enjoy it while you can!