Plume Goldenrod.Solidago juncea.
Found in August and September, in grassy fields, growing to the height of 2 or 3 feet.
The graceful and elegant stalk is smooth, round, and shining. Color, light yellow-green.
The upper leaves are lance-shaped, long-pointed at either end, with entire margins; they spring from the stalk with a noticeable arch. The lower leaves are larger, more nearly oval, lengthening to a margined base or stem; they are sometimes sparingly notched. In arrangement alternate, with small leaves putting forth from the angles. Color, a yellowish-green.
The ray flowers are from 8 to 12 in number. The heads are arranged, in little spires, along the upper sides of slender stems, which form a long, spreading, curving plume.
This is perhaps the handsomest of the clan in growth. It dries well for winter decoration.