Solidago velutina, July 28, 2020
S. veluntina, August 4, 2020
Common & scientific name
Threenerve goldenrod, Solidago velutina
Family
Sunflower, Asteraceae
Location
Roadside, 8,600’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
As its name suggests, this Solidago’s leaves have three prominent veins, helping distinguish it from other goldenrods. This plant grows primarily lower down and roadside on the Pass, brightening the drive with splashes of abundant color from its hundreds of flowers heads in late summer.