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Abundant nectar produced by goldenrod attracts pollinators such as bees. Goldenrod produces strap-like leaves that help distinguish it from ragweed.
—LSU AgCenter/Heather Kirk-Ballard

Get It Growing: ‘Tis the season for sneezing

If you are like me, you suffer from seasonal allergies — sneezing, headaches, itchy eyes and coughing, all due to pollen from local, native plants that bloom in autumn.

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Ragweed plants in bloom. Since its flowers are green, they are hard to detect.
—LSU AgCenter file photo

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Goldenrod produces strap-like leaves that help distinguish it from ragweed as well as gorgeous golden flowers. Abundant nectar produced by goldenrod attracts pollinators such as bees.
—LSU AgCenter/Heather Kirk-Ballard

Get It Growing: Don’t blame goldenrod — it’s ragweed!

If you are like me, you suffer from seasonal allergies — sneezing, headaches, itchy eyes and cough, all due to pollen from local, native plants that bloom in autumn.

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