Goldenrod
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| Binomial name | Solidago virgaurea |
|---|---|
| English names | Goldenrod, Woundwort |
| Dutch names | Echte Guldenroede, Late Guldenroede, Canadese Guldenroede |
| Meaning | Solidago (Latin) solidare “to make whole/firm” for its wound-healing properties, and virgaurea originates from virga “rod” and aurea “golden”, describing its golden, rod-like flower spikes. |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | – |
| Class | – |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Clades | Tracheophytes, Angiosperms, Eudicots, Asterids |
| Genus | Solidago |
| Species | S. virgaurea |
