Goldenrod Solidago Three species of goldenrod are common in the Chaplin Lake area - low, velvety and stiff.
All species have yellow flowers and bloom in late summer.
The leaves of the low goldenrod are a deep green. Velvety goldenrod has dense, pyramid-shaped heads. Stiff goldenrod has an erect, stout stem with fine hair. Its leaves are long, thick and oval shaped.