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

For a natural look, grow goldenrod in groups of 3 to 5 plants in flower beds or plant them en masse for more fall color and to create a mini wildflower meadow that benefits wildlife year-round. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025

Plus, since the Great Smoky Mountains are a famously popular fall foliage destination, many visitors likely got to enjoy its beautiful hues of crimson, ochre, and goldenrod. —Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025

In October, the dunes flare with goldenrod and the bronze of bayberry. —Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025

With over a hundred native species, there is a goldenrod adapted to all types of habitats. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 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