Family: Asteraceae
Canadian goldenrod, common goldenrod
Kenneth J. Sytsma
Merel R. Black
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM)
Etymology: Solidago: from Latin solido, meaning "to make whole or heal" and a reference to the supposed, medicinal qualities of these plants
Plants: erect, perennial, 1'-7' tall forb forming large, dense patches; leafy stems with fine hairs especially toward the top but otherwise smooth
Leaves: narrow, pointed at both ends, stalkless, 3-veined, mostly all the same size, sharply toothed
Flowers: heads with 10-17 tiny, yellow rays; pointed, thin, yellowish bracts (phyllaries); inflorescence a 10" open, spreading cluster with the heads mostly along one side of the often backward-curving, long branches; blooms July-Oct.
Fruits: dry seed with short hairs on fluffy pappus
Habitat: full to partial sun; moist to dry; roadsides, fields, woods, prairies
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: erect, perennial, 1'-7' tall forb forming large, dense patches; leafy stems with fine hairs especially toward the top but otherwise smooth
Leaves: narrow, pointed at both ends, stalkless, 3-veined, mostly all the same size, sharply toothed
Flowers: heads with 10-17 tiny, yellow rays; pointed, thin, yellowish bracts (phyllaries); inflorescence a 10" open, spreading cluster with the heads mostly along one side of the often backward-curving, long branches; blooms July-Oct.
Fruits: dry seed with short hairs on fluffy pappus
Habitat: full to partial sun; moist to dry; roadsides, fields, woods, prairies
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 1, Wetland Indicator = FACU WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin invasive species including decription, habitats, control methods Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine: Information and Photos Atlas of the Wisconsin Prairie and Savanna Flora: by T.S. Cochrane & H.H. Iltis: habitat, distribution infomation / flowering and fruiting times USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Illinois Wildflowers: Wonderful photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leaf arrangement key Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"
Merel R. Black
Kenneth J. Sytsma
Merel R. Black
Robert Bierman
Merel R. Black
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Joshua J. Nemec
Christopher Noll
Matthew L. Wagner
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Botanical Illustration
Botanical Illustration
Aaron Carlson
