goldenrod

noun

gold·​en·​rod ˈgōl-dən-ˌräd 

: any of numerous chiefly North American composite perennial herbs (genus Solidago) with small heads of usually yellow late-blooming flowers often clustered in panicles compare rayless goldenrod

Examples of goldenrod in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With stems that can grow from 18 inches to 4 feet tall, these flowers mix well with other native wildflowers, like black-eyed Susans and goldenrod, as well as other sun-lovers like lavender and salvia. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025

And despite the common misconception, goldenrod is not a source of seasonal allergies (ragweed, which blooms at the same time, is the real culprit). —Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025

Scattered around are other native plants, like goldenrod, purple coneflower, native iris and colorful spike speedwells. —Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025

At least 11 bee species rely exclusively on goldenrod, and more than 50 insects use it as a host plant. —Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1568, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing goldenrod

• rayless goldenrod

Rhymes for goldenrod

• amphipod
• arthropod
• copepod
• decapod
• endopod
• escalade
• esplanade
• exopod
• gastropod
• isopod
• overawed
• overbroad

Kids Definition

goldenrod

noun

gold·​en·​rod ˈgōl-dən-ˌräd 

: any of numerous chiefly North American herbs that are related to the daisies and have tall stiff stems topped with rows of tiny usually yellow flowers on slender branches