Golden rod
Solidago altissima syn. Solidago canadensis
family
Asteraceae
origin
Exotic
declaration
Council Pest Vegetation (BCC Natural Asset Local Law)
Council Pest Vegetation (BCC Natural Asset Local Law)
Common names
American goldenrod, Canada goldenrod, Common golden-rod, Golden rod, Tall goldenrod.
This is a rhizomatous, spreading, somewhat weedy plant that can rapidly colonize an area by creeping rhizomes and self-seeding.
Impact
Impact
It is a strong competitor in part to alleleopathic compounds (chemicals that suppress the growth of other plants) it produces and in the garden and grasslands, it can become weedy. Introduced to Europe and Asia, it has become a serious weed in those locales
Location
Location
Characteristics
Characteristics
Similar Species
Similar Species
It is a strong competitor in part to alleleopathic compounds (chemicals that suppress the growth of other plants) it produces and in the garden and grasslands, it can become weedy. Introduced to Europe and Asia, it has become a serious weed in those locales
