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Canada Goldenrod
You found Canada goldenrod (Solidago canadensis).
This plant grows a mass of small individual yellow flower heads that are arranged in large, arching spikes (8). The flowers bloom in the summer and fall. The simple leaves are narrow and form an alternate arrangement (10). The larger leaves occur towards the bottom of the stem. The plant grows to a height of 1 to 5 feet. It reproduces from seed and from creeping rhizomes. It is mainly found along roadsides and fence lines. It is widespread across Canada and the United States.