Prairie goldenrod, Missouri goldenrod
Solidago missouriensis
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
An erect herb. It grows 20-80 cm tall. The stems are green and without hairs.
There are about 100 Solidago species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in dry prairies. It suits hardiness zone 4.
Countries/locations it is found in
Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The young leaves are eaten raw and older leaves are cooked as a vegetable. The dried leaves and dried open flowers are used for tea.
Edible parts
Leaves