goldenrod

noun

gold·​en·​rod ˈgōl-dən-ˌräd 

: 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

Examples of goldenrod in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Those efforts support regrowth of native big bluestem grass, Joe Pye weed, old world goldenrod, silky rye, bottlebrush grass, nodding wild onion and Indian grass. —Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024

Everything is layered and made of complex patterns, with William Morris prints and hand-marbled boxes in intense colors like peacock blue, goldenrod, raspberry sorbet. —Lauren Groff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024

Asters, black-eyed Susans, coneflowers, and goldenrods are popular native plants that not only nourish adult butterflies but also serve as host plants for their caterpillars. —Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2024

Favorite plants include dahlias, basil, zinnias, sunflowers, peppers, eggplants and goldenrods. —Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1568, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing goldenrod

• rayless goldenrod

Kids Definition

goldenrod

noun

gold·​en·​rod ˈgōl-dən-ˌräd 

: 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