Allergy Relief: How to tell the difference between goldenrod and ragweed

If you suffer from seasonal allergies and hay fever, Master Gardener Donna Katsuranis demystifies the difference between good goldenrod and bad ragweed. Both bloom at about the same time, but goldenrod will not produce allergic reaction in most people, whereas ragweed will. How to tell the difference so you can avoid allergies from ragweed.

Ragweed

Source: HEALTH AND WELLNESS BLOG INDIA

One of the big culprits during allergy season is nasty ragweed. But happy goldenrod is often confused for the allergy causing ragweed. So how do you know which plant you've got, ragweed or goldenrod?

Connecticut Master Gardener Donna Katsuranis shows you how to tell the difference between good goldenrod and bad ragweed.

How to avoid allergies by ditching ragweed

Even the names sound like what they are. Goldenrod has pretty golden flowers and heavy pollen that does not fly around very much. bees and birds love it.

Ragweed, however, sends its pollen into the wind to reproduce, where it causes many more problems for allergy sufferers.

To avoid a pollen allergy, know your goldenrod from your ragweed. One is pretty and not so bad for your allergies (goldenrod), the other is like sticking your face in asbestos-laden fiberglass (ragweed).

This short video shows you how to tell your goldenrod from your ragweed.

If you suffer from allergies, grow the goldenrod and ditch the ragweed. Learning how to tell the difference between goldenrod and ragweed can be between the difference between growing a beautiful garden and cultivating a face full of sneeze.

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