Authentic Wisconsin.  Goldenrod - Solidago


Goldenrod photo taken September 4, 2018 in UW Arboretum.

Goldenrod photo taken September 4, 2018 in UW Arboretum.

Above: Goldenrod photos taken September 4, 2018 in University of Wisconsin Arboretum retaining pond.


Goldenrod - Solidago

Goldenrod is a genus of about 100 to 120 species of flowering plants in the aster family, Asteraceae. Most are herbaceous perennial species found in open areas such as meadows, prairies, and savannas. There are about 20 species of Goldenrods known to grow in Wisconsin (8-10 of them are fairly common). This plant is often wrongly blamed for August hayfever.

Canada Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis), is the most abundant species in Wisconsin.

Other names for (Solidago canadensis): Canadian goldenrod, common goldenrod


Goldenrod surrounding retaining pond in UW Arboretum on August 31, 2018.

Goldenrod surrounding retaining pond in UW Arboretum on August 31, 2018.

Above: Goldenrod surrounding retaining pond in UW Arboretum retaining pond on August 31, 2018.




Goldenrod
by Scottish author, Elizabeth Gordon

Golden-Rod, the lucky chappy,

Grew up strong and tall and happy.

Slept out doors, if you'll remember,

All those cold nights in September.



Goldenrod in Oak Savanna on September1, 2020.
Goldenrod in Oak Savanna on September 3, 2020.
Goldenrod in UW Arboretum on August 11, 2020.
Goldenrod Goldenrod on shore of Lake Wingra on September 4, 2020.
Goldenrod Goldenrod on shore of Lake Wingra on September 5, 2020.
Goldenrod in Oak Savanna on Septemberv5, 2020.
Goldenrod in Oak Savanna on September 13, 2020.
Goldenrod in Oak Savanna on September 16, 2020.
Goldenrod in Oak Savanna on September 16, 2020.
Goldenrod on bank of Marion Dunn Pond on September 17, 2020.
Goldenrod in Oak Savanna on September 19, 2020.
Goldenrod near Retaining Pond on September 30, 2020.
Goldenrod fluff in Oak Savanna on November 16, 2020.
Goldenrod fluff near Marion Dunn Pond on November 16, 2020.
Goldenrod fluff near Marion Dunn Pond on November 16, 2020.
Early Goldenrod along bike path behind Gregory Street in Madison, Wisconsin on July 31, 2021.
Early Goldenrod along bike path behind Gregory Street in Madison, Wisconsin on July 31, 2021.
Goldenrod fluff near Marion Dunn Pond on November 24, 2021.
Goldenrod fluff along Ho Nee Um Boardwalk on November 28, 2021.
Goldenrod fluff on shore of retaining pond on November 28, 2021.
Goldenrod fluff on shore of retaining pond on November 28, 2021.
Goldenrod fluff on shore of retaining pond on November 28, 2021.
Goldenrod fluff on shore of retaining pond on November 28, 2021.
Goldenrod fluff on shore of retaining pond on November 28, 2021.

For more information on Canada Goldenrod, visit Wikipedia.

Or, visit the Online Virtual Flora of Wisconsin website at: Common Goldenrod.


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Goldenrod
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Goldenrod in UW Arboretum on August 15, 2018.


Above: Goldenrod in UW Arboretum (8/15/18).


Goldenrod in UW Arboretum Oak Savanna on August 19, 2018.


Above: Goldenrod in UW Arboretum Oak Savanna (8/19/18)


Goldenrod in UW Arboretum on August 20, 2020.


Above: Goldenrod in UW Arboretum Oak Savanna (8/20/20)


Goldenrod in UW Arboretum Oak Savanna on August 31, 2018.


Above: Goldenrod in UW Arboretum Oak Savanna (8/31/18)


Goldenrod Soldier Beetles on Goldenrod in Oak Savanna on September 1, 2020

Goldenrod Soldier Beetles on Goldenrod in Oak Savanna on September 1, 2020


Above: Goldenrod Soldier Beetles on Goldenrod in Oak Savanna (9/01/20)


Goldenrod in UW Arboretum on September 6, 2018.


Above: Goldenrod in UW Arboretum (9/06/18)


Goldenrod photo taken September 4, 2018 in UW Arboretum.


Above: At first one might think this is a species of Goldenrod because of the branches stemming around a rosette. However, this is called a flower gall, rosette gall or bunch gall. It is formed when a gall fly lays an egg in a leaf bud. When the egg hatches, the grub somehow keeps the stem from growing; but, does not seem to hurt the plant or prevent it from flowering.


Goldenrod fluff on shore of Lake Wingra on November 17, 2020.


Above: Goldenrod fluff on shore of Lake Wingra on (11/17/20)


Goldenrod fluff on shore of Lake Wingra on November 29, 2020.


Above: Goldenrod fluff on shore of Lake Wingra on (11/29/20)


Goldenrod fluff near Marion Dunn Pond on November 24, 2021.


Above: Goldenrod fluff near Marion Dunn Pond in Madison, Wisconsin on (11/24/21)


Other Goldenrods:

That I can positively identify.


Goldenrod photo taken September 8, 2018 in Thoreau Rain Garden.


Above: Stiff Goldenrod in Thoreau Rain Garden on (9/08/18)


Showy Goldenrod in UW Arboretum near visitor's center on September 30, 2020.


Above: Showy Goldenrod in UW Arboretum near visitor's center (9/30/20)


Zigzag Goldenrod in Thoreau Rain Garden on September 8, 2018.


Above: Zigzag (Broad-leaved) Goldenrod in Thoreau Rain Garden (9/20/20)



Goldenrod by Elizabeth Gordon with illustration by  M. T. (Penny) Ross.

Goldenrod illustration by Alice Lounsberry circa 1899.

Above: Goldenrod illustration by Alice Lounsberry circa 1899.



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