goldenrod confusion

[Rebecca SummerlinStudent]

I understand that it will take a while with the plants to learn them well but I am wondering (since I have tried for a while) if there is a simple way to tell the difference between ragweed and golden rod?

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Sydnia Ginger Anady

[GlendaStudent]

I understand the confusion. I used to look at a gorgeous field of what I thought was ragweed, and think that it was too bad it made everyone suffer so much. Then my sister, a master gardener, told me that it was goldenrod and to go ahead and enjoy it. Ragweed isn’t golden, and you can barely tell it’s in bloom (unless you’re having an allergic reaction). If you do a Google search “goldenrod vs. ragweed” and click on images, you’ll see pictures of them side by side.

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[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

Goldenrod on the left has a single leaf…like a little surf board. Ragweed has a multi-lobed leaf.

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[Natalie StamenovStudent]

Seeing these side by side and reading your description is very helpful! Thanks!

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[CBenson1863Student]

Thank you for the visual.  That is very helpful.  We have a lot of goldenrod too that I thought was ragweed.  Glad I can learn to tell the difference. 🙂

[Sarah LamStudent]

Side-by-side photographs of “look-alikes” are the most helpful! Thanks

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Rebecca Summerlin

[Sandra J CantrellStudent]

So those pesky weeds that are taking over the unmown pasture is ragweed.  I was told it was giant ragweed but either way the goats love it.  Thanks, Doc, for pics.

[Rebecca SummerlinStudentTopic Author]

Thank you so much. This helps a lot. I love these classes and I finally got my book. I’m learning so much and it’s fun to read.

[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

Glad you’re enjoying it Rebecca. :0)

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