goldenrod
[ gohl-duhn-rod ]
/ ˈgoʊl dənˌrɒd /
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noun
any composite plant of the genus Solidago, most species of which bear numerous small, yellow flower heads.
a strong to vivid yellow.
adjective
of the color goldenrod.
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goldenrod
/ (ˌɡəʊldənˈrɒd) /
noun
any plant of the genus Solidago, of North America, Europe, and Asia, having spikes made up of inflorescences of minute yellow florets: family Asteraceae (composites)See also yellowweed
any of various similar related plants, such as Brachychaeta sphacelata (false goldenrod) of the southern US
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