Tall Goldenrod
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Tall Goldenrod
solidago altissima
Tall Goldenrod is a bright yellow flower that stands tall and proud in fields. It's a favorite for bees and butterflies who love to visit its blooms!
Habitat: Tall Goldenrod typically grows in fields, meadows, and along roadsides.
Appearance
The Tall Goldenrod has a single, stout stem topped with a dense, pyramidal cluster of tiny, bright golden-yellow flowers. Its long, lance-shaped leaves are serrated, distinguishing it from similar prairie plants by its impressive height and vibrant yellow plume.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusSolidago
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Goldenrod doesn't cause hay fever; its pollen is too heavy to blow in the wind!
Its bright yellow flowers were used long ago to make natural yellow dyes.
Some tiny flies make weird, round galls on its stems for shelter.
Thomas Edison once experimented with goldenrod to make rubber!
Special abilities
Ability
Underground Networker
Tall Goldenrod can spread widely underground using strong rhizomes, helping it colonize open areas and form large colonies quickly.
Ability
Pollinator Powerhouse
Tall Goldenrod has abundant, nectar-rich flowers that attract a huge variety of beneficial insects, especially in late season.
Ability
Weed Warrior
Tall Goldenrod can release chemicals from its roots that make it harder for other plants to grow nearby, giving it an advantage.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 60-250 cm
- Spread
- 30-90 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.2-0.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late summer to fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
provides abundant nectar and pollen
depends on
Monarch Butterfly
Danaus plexippus
relies on its nectar during migration
parasitizes
Goldenrod Gall Fly
Eurosta solidaginis
larvae develop inside galls on its stem
eaten by
American Goldfinch
Carduelis tristis
eats its abundant seeds in winter
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Eastern GoldenrodField Goldenrod
Collections
Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Tall Goldenrod?
60-250 cm
How wide does Tall Goldenrod spread?
30-90 cm
How big are the flowers on Tall Goldenrod?
0.2-0.5 cm
When does Tall Goldenrod bloom?
Late summer to fall
Is Tall Goldenrod edible?
Yes
Is Tall Goldenrod toxic?
None
What is Tall Goldenrod's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Tall Goldenrod pollinated?
Insect
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