goldenrod

[gohl-duhn-rod]

noun

1. any composite plant of the genus Solidago, most species of which bear numerous small, yellow flower heads.

2. a strong to vivid yellow.

adjective

1. of the color goldenrod.

goldenrod

/ ˌɡəʊldənˈrɒd /

noun

1. 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

2. any of various similar related plants, such as Brachychaeta sphacelata ( false goldenrod ) of the southern US

Word History and Origins

Origin of goldenrod¹

First recorded in 1560–70; golden + rod

Example Sentences

While Regrow Altadena started giving away succulents and houseplants, it’s grown to include California native plants, such as California goldenrod and coyote mint.

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The imp’s furious face scrunched up as tightly as it could, considering its beard was tucked into its bright blue pants, a color that happened to go nicely with its shockingly goldenrod tunic.

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Five goldenrod species that planted themselves around the yard have just staged their big show, and so have about as many volunteer asters.

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“Then my job is to layer in extra jokes. Some work better than others. Look at ‘goldenrod.’

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At a gated agricultural plot on the Penn State Berks Campus, pollinators hum to and fro through rolling fields of aster and goldenrod.

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