232 FAMILIAR FEATURES OF THE ROADSIDE. 



one sixth of an inch long, with eight to twelve small 

 rays. Flower clusters spread symmetrically like the 



juncea. 



S. serotina. 



figure of an elm. The smaller plants have one-sided 

 clusters. This species is common on roadside banks 

 and copses ; it grows about thirty inches high. 



3. Solidago serotina. Blooms about the first of 

 August. An upright, dignified species often found in 

 company with S. juncea. Leaves plainly three-ribbed, 



