Hansen's Northwest Native Plant Database


Solidago canadensis var. salebrosa (Canada Goldenrod)

Kingdom

 Plantae – Plants

Subkingdom

 Tracheobionta – Vascular plants

Superdivision

 Spermatophyta – Seed plants

Division

 Magnoliophyta – Flowering plants

Class

 Magnoliopsida – Dicotyledons

Subclass

 Asteridae

Order

 Asterales

Family

 Asteraceae – Aster family

Genus

 Solidago L. – goldenrod

Species

 Solidago canadensis L. – Canada goldenrod

Variety

 Solidago canadensis L. var. salebrosa (Piper) M.E. Jones – rough Canada goldenrod

Goldenrod is a very widespread perennial covering much of North America, USDA zones 1-11.

It was originally brought to America to use as a tea substitution during the revolutionary war.

Goldenrod does not cause allergic reactions as once thought.

It can be found growing in sunny open areas, roadsides, and hillsides.

It can become quite tall up to 4’ with linear leaves along the stem.

The flowers are in plume like clusters of tiny yellow flowers that open in early fall.

It is a good plant for the wildflower meadow.

   
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