goldenrod

noun

gold·​en·​rod ˈgōl-dən-ˌräd How to pronounce goldenrod (audio)
: any of numerous chiefly North American composite perennial herbs (genus Solidago) with small heads of usually yellow late-blooming flowers often clustered in panicles compare rayless goldenrod

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Although mugwort and goldenrod are often blamed for autumnal allergies, most seasonal symptoms are actually caused by ragweed – a common lookalike plant that can produce billions of grains of pollen in a single season. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026 There are 22 species of goldenrod native to different habitats in the Chicago region, from prairies to woods. — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 Think orange marigolds, yellow goldenrod, and deep maroon and violet mums. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026 The edge of meadows or fields containing goldenrod and abutting heavier cover is especially productive, so long as there is some protective canopy. — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for goldenrod

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1568, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of goldenrod was in 1568

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goldenrod

noun
gold·​en·​rod ˈgōl-dən-ˌräd How to pronounce goldenrod (audio)
: any of numerous chiefly North American herbs that are related to the daisies and have tall stiff stems topped with rows of tiny usually yellow flowers on slender branches

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