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goldenrod

American  
[gohl-duhn-rod] / ˈgoʊl dənˌrɒd /

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 British  
/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of goldenrod

First recorded in 1560–70; golden + rod

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