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

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

Many types of goldenrod can get very tall, so look for dwarf varieties, such as 'Little Lemon' (shown here), that work well as fall flowers for pots. —Mackenzie Nichols, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 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

Nebraska’s prairies and parks are known for their vibrant wildflowers like prairie clover, goldenrods, and asters—but sunflowers are the real showstoppers in the fall. —Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 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