solidago
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of solidago
C18: via New Latin from Medieval Latin soldago a plant reputed to have healing properties, from soldāre to strengthen, from Latin solidāre, from solidus solid
Example Sentences
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Two goldenrods that behave better and spread more slowly than others in mixed plantings, Carey said, are Solidago rugosa Fireworks and the compact cultivar S. sphacelata Golden Fleece.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 7, 2022
My new favorite goldenrod is the plumed goldenrod, Solidago plumosa.
From Washington Post • Sep. 5, 2017
In 1994 he sold his share of Greater Media, and in 1996 gave a grant to endow the Solidago Foundation, making gifts that eventually totaled about $40 million.
From New York Times • Oct. 18, 2012
Under this feeling, I have presumed myself to name two of the golden-rods, Solidago Canadensis and Solidago nemoralis.
From A Rambler's lease by Torrey, Bradford
Basal leaves 7-12 cm. long Goldenrod, Solidago racemosa. 151b.
From The Plants of Michigan Simple Keys for the Identification of the Native Seed Plants of the State by Gleason, Henry Allan
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