Canada Goldenrod Solidago canadensis
Canada Goldenrod is native to Northeastern North America forming colonies of tall plants with small yellow flowers. Found in a variety of habitats from very dry locations to waterlogged ones. The species is known to be very aggressive forming monocultures and near-monocultures and it is resistant to winter temperatures.
Common Names
| German | Kanadische Goldrute |
| English | Canada Goldenrod |
| French | Verge d'or du Canada |
| Spanish | Vara de Oro de Canadá |
Taxonomy
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Species | Solidago canadensis |
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How to Identify
Tall plant with many small, yellow flowers on the upper branches. The linear shaped leaves are arranged alternatively on the stems.
Where and When to Spot
A common plant found in all parks around Montreal.
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvédère Outremont | - | x | - | x |
| Champ des Possibles | - | x | - | - |
| Jardin Botanique de Montréal | - | - | x | - |
| Parc Angrignon | - | x | - | - |
| Parc Bernard-Landry | - | - | x | - |
| Parc de la Frayère | - | x | - | - |
Where and when a species has been observed, identified, and recorded.