XSolidago altissima - Tall GoldenrodX
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Tall Goldenrod (Solidago altissima), family Asteraceae (Aster/Sunflower)
This identification was difficult and made ultimately based on the foliage of the plants with it's leaves along the whole stem of the plant and not simply at the base. The species is closely related to another Solidago member - canadensis. This native of North America is common and has been spread to much of the rest of the world. It is a resiliant plant and holds up in areas taken over with human population. There are about 100 species in the genus. They are perennial herbs.
USES: Solidago are prized in Europe more than in the United States where often they ae classed as invasive weeds. The Chippewa indian tribe had the following uses for this species: Compound poultice of flowers applied to burns. Poultice of moistened, pulverized root applied to boils. Poultice of moistened, dry flowers applied to ulcers. In the cultivated garden the flowers from this species is found to be a good butterfly attractor.
See our other Solidagos: Canada Goldenrod <> Northern Goldenrod <> Dwarf Goldenrod
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Plant location: Rocky Mountain National Park, Hidden Valley area. August 19, 2009. This species is found in all but a handful of the United States and is also found in much of Canada. Plant -
Bloom period: August to November.Foliage -
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