Wreath Goldenrod.Solidago cæsia.
Found, during September and October, growing in rich woods or on the borders of thickets.
The very slender, curving, stalk varies from 10 to 18 inches, or more, in height; it often branches near the end, and is leafy all the way; smooth. Clear green in color.
The leaf is long-oval in shape, tapering at both ends, with a sharp tip; it has a strong midrib, the margin is notched with sharp teeth, the texture is thin, and surface smooth. Green in color. The arrangement is alternate, the leaves being set on the stalk near together.
The ray flowers, 4 or 5 in number, are small; the little heads are clustered upon the stalk in the angles of the leaves for a considerable part of its length. The color is a pleasing yellow.
These slender, swaying, golden wreaths of bloom love best a shady wood road, though they bear transplanting into gardens fairly well.