Prairie goldenrod (Solidago ptarmicoides)

The plant known as Prairie goldenrod (Solidago ptarmicoides) is often cultivated in gardens and thrives naturally in dry or rocky environments such as outcrops, woods, and prairies. The scientific name "ptarmicoides" translates to "resembling sneeze-inducing," alluding to the misconception that goldenrod pollen is a common cause of hay fever.