roughleaf goldenrod, Solidago patula

As much as I love goldenrods, I will confess that today you're getting one because I have a hugely busy day. Please enjoy this closeup of an underappreciated genus, while I move on to a big day in the kitchen. Roughleaf goldenrod grows in damp lands in AL, AR, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA(E), IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, WV, and ON. Lenawee Co MI, 8/30/12.