Giant goldenrod
Solidago gigantea
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
An erect herb. The stems are bluish-green. They grow 50 cm to 2 m tall. The leaves are near the base and are long ans sword shaped. The flowers are yellow in flat topped flower arrangements that curve over.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in moist open thickets.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Canada, Europe, Hungary, India, Korea, Luxembourg, North America (country/location of origin), Slovenia
How it is used for food
The leaves can be cooked and eaten. The dried leaves can be used for tea. The flowers can be added to salads. The seeds can be used to thicken gravies and soups.
Edible parts
Leaves, flowers, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Orjaška zlata rozga, Vadkender