Common name(s): Southern Goldenrod
Family: Asteraceae- Sunflower Family
Species: Solidago confinis
Commonly found: Wet streambanks, springs, marshes
Size: 3.5-7 feet tall
Origin: Native to California, southern Nevada, and Baja California.
Description: One plant can produce up to 320 small yellow flower heads in a showy, branching array at the top of the stem. Flower heads have a 6-9mm diameter.