Solidago
- noun
- /ˈsɒlɪˌdeɪɡoʊ/
- Specialized
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Solidago
- The meadows were filled with bright yellow Solidago in late summer.
Examples
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Many beekeepers plant Solidago to attract bees and support honey production.
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The Solidago plants bloom beautifully in late summer.
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Botanists are studying the distribution of Solidago species across North America.
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I saw a field of Solidago while hiking in the mountains.
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The goldenrods, or Solidago, bloom with bright yellow flowers in the late summer.
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In the garden, Solidago attracts a variety of butterflies and bees.
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Many gardeners appreciate Solidago for its ability to thrive in poor soil conditions.
Synonyms
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A tall plant with many small bright yellow flowers often seen in fields in late summer
Compounds
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A plant with creamy white flowers like goldenrod that grows in eastern North America
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A North American plant with wrinkled leaves and clusters of yellow flowers
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A wild plant from western North America with long narrow groups of small yellow flowers
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A tall plant with many small yellow flowers that often grows wild and spreads quickly
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A small goldenrod plant with bright yellow flowers found in central North American prairies
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A wild plant with small yellow flowers sometimes used to make dye
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A North American plant with sweet-smelling leaves that people use to make a healing tea
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Solidago comes from the Latin solidare, which means 'to make whole', and is related to the English word solid ('whole' or 'firm'). People long ago used these bright yellow plants as a medicine, so the name reminds us of their healing use.