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Canada goldenrod (Solidago canadensis (Canada), Solidago virgaurea (Europe))

Canada goldenrod

Solidago canadensis (Canada), Solidago virgaurea (Europe)

goldenrod

Based on the courses of , Master Herbalist Updated

How to identify Canada goldenrod

What to check before harvesting or using it.

Botanical illustration of Canada goldenrod (Solidago canadensis (Canada), Solidago virgaurea (Europe))
Botanical plate

Goldenrod is a herbaceous perennial that grows from 60 cm up to 2.5 m tall.

Stem
Its stem is golden green and hairy.
Leaves
Its leaves are thin, lance-shaped and three-veined.
Flowers
Its flowers are hermaphrodite and arranged in panicles of yellow flowers.
Do not confuse with
It can be confused with giant goldenrod, which is actually smaller: it usually does not exceed 120 cm. Its stem is smooth up to the flowers and often reddish, whereas that of Canada goldenrod is golden green and hairy from the first leaves.

Canada goldenrod in the garden

Sun exposure
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Well drained, dry to cool, rather light to medium

Sources

  • Plant profiles from the course “Wild Medicinal Plants”, eJardin Academy