solidago

British  

/ ˌsɒlɪˈdeɪɡəʊ /

noun

1. any plant of the chiefly American genus Solidago, which includes the goldenrods: family Asteraceae (composites)

---

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

See Examples For:

solidago

There is the tall, smooth stemmed golden-rod, with saw toothed leaves, except near the base and ample pyramids of medium-sized clusters of blossoms; this is the solidago serotina, or late golden-rod.

From Some Summer Days in Iowa by Lazell, Frederick John

But the lupin, the moss-pink, and the yellow wallflower, with all the varieties of the helianthus, the aster, and the solidago, spread their gay charms around.

From Wau-bun The Early Day in the Northwest by Kinzie, Juliette Augusta Magill

"In truth," I added, "this unusual opportunity of enjoying solidago odora so late in the season loses nothing by the knowledge that the infusion of those selfsame fragrant leaves is of service medicinally."

From A Volunteer with Pike The True Narrative of One Dr. John Robinson and of His Love for the Fair Señorita Vallois by Bennet, Robert Ames

A similar golden-rod, but with hairy stems and smaller flower clusters is the solidago Canadensis or Canada golden-rod.

From Some Summer Days in Iowa by Lazell, Frederick John

"The American golden rod, solidago canadensis, affords a very beautiful yellow to wool, silk and cotton upon an aluminous basis."

From Vegetable Dyes Being a Book of Recipes and Other Information Useful to the Dyer by Mairet, Ethel M.