Canadian Golden-rod
Solidago canadensis

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb which keeps growing from year to year. It has underground stems or rhizomes and also runners or stolons. The stems are erect. They grow 1.5 m high. The leaves are alternate and simple. They are 10 cm long. They do not have stalks. The leaves have teeth along the edges. The flower head is open and branched. The heads are in line on one side of the branching head. The flowers are yellow.

There are about 100 Solidago species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 3-9.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Caucasus, China, Dominican Republic, Georgia, Hawaii, India, Indonesia, Luxembourg, North America, Pacific, SE Asia, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, Tasmania, USA, West Indies

How it is used for food

The leaves can be used for tea. The seeds are eaten. The roots are eaten. The flowers are steeped for a drink or added to herbal teas. They are also used for pancakes and fritters.

Edible parts

Leaves, seeds, roots, flowers - tea, flowers

How it is grown

It can be grown from cuttings or division of the plant.

Its other names

Local names

Kanadska zlata rozga, Q'vavilts'vrila, Solidago emas

Synonyms

Solidago altissima L.;