Canadian Goldenrod

Solidago canadensis

Plant Data

Order:

Asterales

Family:

Asteraceae (Daisy)

Flowering Months:

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

Flowers:

Yellow, 10-16 very short ray petals, in curved spikes.

Fruit:

Brown, narrow, cylindrical or oblong seed, up to 2mm. The tips of the seeds are downy.

Leaves:

Alternate, stalkless, lanceolate, toothed and downy on the undersides of the leaves.

Maximum Size:

150cm tall.

Foraging Notes:

The leaves and stems can be cooked and eaten. The seeds are also edible. Tea can be made from the flowers and leaves.
Never consume a wild plant unless you are 100% certain that it is safe to eat and you know that you have identified it correctly.

Other Names:

Canada Goldenrod, Common Goldenrod, Giant Goldenrod, Golden Plum, Golden Plume, Meadow Goldenrod, Tall Goldenrod.

Habitats:

Farmland, grassland, riverbanks, roadsides, scrub, wasteland.