Family: Asteraceae
Author: L.
Bibliography: Sp. Pl.: 878 (1753)
Year: 1753
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Solidago
Vegetable: False
Observations: Subarctic America to Mexico
Description
Canadian goldenrod, scientifically known as Solidago canadensis, is a robust and versatile flowering plant belonging to the family Asteraceae. First officially described by the eminent botanist Carl Linnaeus in 1753, this species is recognized for its vibrant yellow flower clusters that captivate observers from summer through fall.
This perennial herb is native to a broad swath of North America, spanning subarctic regions down to Mexico. Such an extensive distribution highlights its adaptability to diverse climates and habitats. Canadian goldenrod thrives in a variety of environments, including meadows, prairies, and roadsides, often flourishing in disturbed areas where it can sometimes be seen in extensive patches.
The plant typically grows to impressive heights, sometimes reaching up to six feet. Its distinct lance-shaped leaves and dense, plume-like flowering heads make it a prominent feature in the landscapes it inhabits. Each floret in the cluster is a brilliant yellow, contributing to an overall striking appearance that is both attractive and ecologically significant.
Canadian goldenrod plays a vital role in local ecosystems. It is an important source of nectar and pollen for a wide range of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and other insects. Furthermore, its seeds provide food for various bird species towards the end of the growing season.
Despite its ecological benefits, Canadian goldenrod has been subject to some misconceptions. In late summer and fall, it is often mistakenly blamed for causing hay fever; however, this is typically the work of ragweed, which blooms at the same time and has wind-dispersed pollen, unlike the insect-pollinated Canadian goldenrod.
In addition to its ecological value, Solidago canadensis has also been used in traditional medicine and continues to be of interest for its potential therapeutic properties. Its derivatives are sometimes employed in remedies aimed at treating conditions like inflammation and infections.
In summary, Canadian goldenrod (Solidago canadensis) is a resilient and ecologically valuable plant native to a wide range of North America. Noted for its striking yellow blooms and adaptability, it supports a diverse range of pollinators and maintains a significant presence in the natural landscape. Despite occasional confusion with allergenic plants, its benefits and beauty make it a noteworthy species within the Asteraceae family.
Common Names
Fin: alaskankleitonia, perhoskleitonia, vihannesportulakka, kanadanpiisku
Eng: canada goldenrod, canadian goldenrod, goldenrod
Nld: canadese guldenroede
Dan: canadisk gyldenris, kanadisk gyldenris, sibirisk vinterportulak, vinterportulak
Swe: deltasidenblomma, vinterportlak, vårsköna, kanadanpiisku, kanadensiskt gullris, kanadagullris
Lav: kan
Lit: kanadinė rykštenė
Deu: kanadische goldrute, gewöhnliche kanadische goldrute
Pol: nawłoć kanadyjska
Nor: portulakk, sibirportulakk, vinterportulakk
Ron: sanziene de gradina
Fra: solidage du canada, solidage verge d’or du canada, verge d’or du canada, bouquets jaunes
Ita: verga d’oro del canada, verga d’oro del canada
Est: kanada kuldvits
Nob: kanadagullris
Nno: kanadagullris
Hun: kanadai aranyvessző
Por: tango, vara-dourada
Ces: zlatobýl kanadský
Cym: eurwialen canada
En: Canadian goldenrod, Canada goldenrod, Goldenrod
Ca: Solidago del Canadà
Cs: Zlatobýl kanadský
Da: Canadisk gyldenris, Kanadisk gyldenris, Sibirisk Vinterportulak, Vinterportulak
Nl: Canadese guldenroede
Et: Kanada kuldvits
Fi: Alaskankleitonia, Perhoskleitonia, Vihannesportulakka, Kanadanpiisku
Fr: Verge d’or du Canada, Solidage du Canada, Solidage verge d’or du Canada, Bouquets jaunes, Gerbe-d’or, Tête d’or
De: Gewöhnliche kanadische Goldrute, Kanadische Goldrute
Hu: Kanadai aranyvessző
It: Verga d’oro del Canada, Verga d’oro del Canada, Verga-d’oro del Canada
Lv: Kan
Lt: Kanadinė rykštenė
No: Portulakk, Sibirportulakk, Vinterportulakk
Nb: Kanadagullris
Nn: Kanadagullris
Pl: Nawłoć kanadyjska
Pt: Tango, Vara-dourada
Ro: Sanziene de gradina
Sv: Kanadensiskt gullris, Deltasidenblomma, Vinterportlak, Vårsköna, Kanadanpiisku, Kanadagullris
Cy: Eurwialen Canada
Synonyms
- Aster canadensis ((L.) Kuntze)
- Doria canadensis ((L.) Lunell)
- Solidago glabra subsp. canadensis ((L.) Bonnier)
Distribution
- Alabama (native)
- Alaska (native)
- Alberta (native)
- Arizona (native)
- Arkansas (native)
- British Columbia (native)
- California (native)
- Colorado (native)
- Connecticut (native)
- Delaware (native)
- District of Columbia (native)
- Florida (native)
- Georgia (native)
- Idaho (native)
- Illinois (native)
- Indiana (native)
- Iowa (native)
- Kansas (native)
- Kentucky (native)
- Louisiana (native)
- Maine (native)
- Manitoba (native)
- Maryland (native)
- Masachusettes (native)
- Mexico Central (native)
- Mexico Gulf (native)
- Mexico Northeast (native)
- Mexico Northwest (native)
- Mexico Southeast (native)
- Mexico Southwest (native)
- Michigan (native)
- Minnesota (native)
- Mississippi (native)
- Missouri (native)
- Montana (native)
- Nebraska (native)
- Nevada (native)
- New Brunswick (native)
- New Hampshire (native)
- New Jersey (native)
- New Mexico (native)
- New York (native)
- North Carolina (native)
- North Dakota (native)
- Northwest Territorie (native)
- Nova Scotia (native)
- Nunavut (native)
- Ohio (native)
- Oklahoma (native)
- Ontario (native)
- Pennsylvania (native)
- Prince Edward I. (native)
- Québec (native)
- Rhode I. (native)
- Saskatchewan (native)
- South Carolina (native)
- South Dakota (native)
- Tennessee (native)
- Texas (native)
- Utah (native)
- Vermont (native)
- Virginia (native)
- Washington (native)
- West Virginia (native)
- Wisconsin (native)
- Wyoming (native)
- Yukon (native)
- Altay (introduced)
- Assam (introduced)
- Austria (introduced)
- Baltic States (introduced)
- Belarus (introduced)
- Belgium (introduced)
- Borneo (introduced)
- Bulgaria (introduced)
- Central European Rus (introduced)
- China North-Central (introduced)
- China South-Central (introduced)
- China Southeast (introduced)
- Cook Is. (introduced)
- Corse (introduced)
- Czechoslovakia (introduced)
- Denmark (introduced)
- Dominican Republic (introduced)
- East European Russia (introduced)
- Finland (introduced)
- France (introduced)
- Germany (introduced)
- Great Britain (introduced)
- Hainan (introduced)
- Hawaii (introduced)
- Hungary (introduced)
- India (introduced)
- Ireland (introduced)
- Italy (introduced)
- Japan (introduced)
- Jawa (introduced)
- Kazakhstan (introduced)
- Krym (introduced)
- Lesser Sunda Is. (introduced)
- Malaya (introduced)
- Manchuria (introduced)
- Mauritius (introduced)
- Netherlands (introduced)
- New South Wales (introduced)
- New Zealand North (introduced)
- New Zealand South (introduced)
- Nicaragua (introduced)
- North Caucasus (introduced)
- North European Russi (introduced)
- Northern Territory (introduced)
- Northwest European R (introduced)
- Norway (introduced)
- Philippines (introduced)
- Poland (introduced)
- Portugal (introduced)
- Primorye (introduced)
- Qinghai (introduced)
- Queensland (introduced)
- Romania (introduced)
- Sakhalin (introduced)
- Society Is. (introduced)
- South Australia (introduced)
- South European Russi (introduced)
- Spain (introduced)
- Sri Lanka (introduced)
- Sulawesi (introduced)
- Sumatera (introduced)
- Sweden (introduced)
- Switzerland (introduced)
- Tasmania (introduced)
- Thailand (introduced)
- Tibet (introduced)
- Transcaucasus (introduced)
- Turkey (introduced)
- Turkey-in-Europe (introduced)
- Turkmenistan (introduced)
- Ukraine (introduced)
- Victoria (introduced)
- West Himalaya (introduced)
- West Siberia (introduced)
- Western Australia (introduced)
- Xinjiang (introduced)
- Yugoslavia (introduced)
Additional Images
Habit
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Flower
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Leaf
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Taken Oct 30, 2017 by Tara Conler (cc-by-sa)
Fruit
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Taken Dec 8, 2017 by Tara Conler (cc-by-sa)
Taken Oct 30, 2017 by Tara Conler (cc-by-sa)
Taken Oct 30, 2017 by Tara Conler (cc-by-sa)
Bark
Taken Sep 27, 2021 by Alaina Gibson (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 12, 2021 by John Kelland (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 31, 2019 by Lisa J (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 2, 2019 by François crochet (cc-by-sa)
Taken Dec 8, 2017 by Tara Conler (cc-by-sa)
Other
Taken Jul 26, 2021 by Boumlik Messaïli (cc-by-sa)
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/5389029)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:249454-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Solidago canadensis L.)
Specifications
Growth form: Rhizomatous
Growth habit: Forb/herb
Growth rate: Rapid
Growth
Ph maximum: 7.5
Ph minimum: 4.8
Light: 8
Atmospheric humidity: 7
Soil nutriments: 7