Canada Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis)
Canada Goldenrod is native to Northeastern North America forming colonies of tall plants with small yellow flowers. Found in a variety of habitats from very dry locations to waterlogged ones. The species is known to be very aggressive forming monocultures and near-monocultures and it is resistant to winter temperatures.
Last changed on 2024-12-16
Common Names
- Canada Goldenrod 🇨🇦
- Verge d'or du Canada, Solidage du Canada 🇫🇷
- Kanadische Goldrute 🇩🇪
- Vara de Oro de Canadá 🇲🇽
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Characteristics & Identification
How to Identify
Tall plant with many small, yellow flowers on the upper branches. The linear shaped leaves are arranged alternatively on the stems.
Where and When to Spot
A common plant found in all parks around Montreal.
Taxonomy
- Order: Asterales
- Family: Asteraceae
- Species: Solidago canadensis
Morphology
Flowers
- Color: yellow
- Shape: discoid
- Inflorescence: panicle
Leaves
- Arrangement: alternate
- Petiole: sessile
- Shape: lanceolate
- Margin: serrate
- Venation: pinnate
Observations by Park and Season
| Location | Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvédère Outremont | - | x | - | x |
| Champ des Possibles | - | x | - | - |
| Jardin Botanique de Montréal | - | - | x | - |
| Parc Angrignon | - | x | - | - |
| Parc Bernard-Landry | - | - | x | - |
| Parc de la Frayère | - | x | - | - |
"-" indicates no observation. It may not necessarily mean though that the species is absent from the park during that season.