Goldenrod ordinary

Solidago virgaurea, also known as common goldenrod or true goldenrod, is a herbaceous plant up to 1 m tall from the genus Solidago (goldenrod) in the Asteraceae family, see also giant goldenrod. Tuberous rhizome, upright branched stems with toothed leaves and yellowish-green flowers. Flowering time: July to October. Occurs in the temperate climate zones of Europe, Asia, North Africa and North America.

The dried leaves, flowers and stems are used phytotherapeutically, see Solidaginis virgaureae herba.

Genuine goldenrod is a perennial plant that grows between 10 and 100 cm tall and has alternate leaves. The inflorescences of the plant are in terminal and weakly branched inflorescences together. The flower capitula are 6 to 10 mm long and of a pure yellow colour. Solidago virgaurea flowers from July to October.

Solidago virgaurea is the parent plant of Solidagnis herba.

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