Goldenrod: From Misunderstood Allergen to Autumn Favorite

For as long as I can remember, the coming of fall meant I would suffer from my allergies. I always thought that Goldenrod was the culprit. It wasn't until my 40s and allergy testing that I learned it wasn’t Goldenrod, but instead Ragweed. I rejoiced because I had always loved the fluffy, bright yellow blooms.