Seaside Goldenrod - Solidago sempervirens

This area may contain various species of goldenrod, but Seaside Goldenrod predominates. Goldenrods are very common border plants among irregularly flooded salt and brackish marshes. Their large, showy clusters of bright yellow flowers give color to the marsh border in the late summer and early fall.

Seaside Goldenrod grows erect from 3-4 feet and up to 7 feet high. This fleshy herbaceous plant has smooth stems, though the flowering section of the stem may be rough or hairy. It is distinguished by its stalkless, alternately arranged and lance-shaped leaves that decrease in size toward the top of the stem.

Yarrow - Achillea millefolium

Yarrow is a weedy plant, usually found in fields and along roadsides. It has small white (or sometimes pink) flowers arranged in tight clusters in a flat-topped inflorescence, making it easy to confuse with Queen Anne's Lace (Daucus carota). Its slender fern-like leaves are greenish-grey and emit an herby scent when crushed. Yarrow can be found blooming along the trail from June through September.