Nature is sending out the first hints of fall with rainy weather and cooler temperatures, a welcome change to the scorching heat of summer. Walking through the Brunswick Botanical Garden, I am treated ...

It has no brain or central nervous system, but researchers say the tall goldenrod plant is intelligent. That's the argument behind a new paper from Cornell University. When faced with a problem, some ...

There’s nothing quite like looking out over a field and seeing a sea of gold this time of year. We all have the indigenous goldenrod plant to thank for that. There are more than 100 species of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In its native environment, goldenrod thrives in all conditions, including in poor soils along roadsides ...

As summer draws closer to an end, many people begin to experience the dreaded itchy eyes and runny nose that comes along with blooming ragweed, reports the state conservation department. “While this ...

We are all able to quickly identify goldenrod, right? The answer is almost always, “Yes, I can.” If you have visited Presque Isle State Park in the past five to six weeks, you'll know goldenrod is in ...

ITHACA, N.Y. -- Goldenrod can perceive other plants nearby without ever touching them, by sensing far-red light ratios reflected off leaves. When goldenrod is eaten by herbivores, it adapts its ...

A goldenrod plant is host to various bugs at the Prairie Ally Outdoor Center in Luverne, Minn. Kimberly Rockman, site manager at Prairie Ally, said that the restored prairie promotes a diversity of ...

Your eyes itch and you’ve got a runny nose. Right, it’s allergy season. And then you spot the familiar Goldenrod, a bright yellow autumn perennial alongside roads, highways, in your backyard, well, ...

While walking past some goldenrod in my garden recently, a friend remarked that the plant made her sneeze. That’s a common misconception. Goldenrod won’t make you sneeze. It’s the native ragweed that ...

Goldenrod is a native perennial that’s gaining popularity in gardens. Once considered more weedy than ornamental, many gardeners now plant this low-maintenance wildflower for its vibrant yellow blooms ...