Golden Rod Solidago
Golden Rod’s (solidago) name originates from the root word solidare. ... This plant grows anywhere from 2 to 3 feet in height, and has alternate leaves, of green, and “terminal panicles of golden flowers, both ray and disk. ... com, Golden Rod) It consists of numerous branched spikes of bright rayed flowers, as well as pointed leaves some strap-shaped, broader and toothed at the base of the plant. ... gov, Golden Rod.) Golden Rod is usually found in dry grassy areas, basically in healthy places and woods, it is very common and is found from Nova Scotia, Canada to Florida, at elevations up to 8,000ft. ... American Indians used Golden Rod’s for foods. ... Both the leaves and the flowers of the solidago plant produce a yellow dye, and when they are bruised, smell like Wild Carrot. Golden Rod is quite a useful plant for it’s medicinal action as well. ... com, Golden Rod), which is also helpful in relieving dysmenorrhoera and amenorrhoea.