Wildflowers Found in Oregon

Canada Goldenrod (Meadow Goldenrod)

Solidago canadensis - Common, late summer-autumn, perennial, 2-5 ft. Erect, tall, undivided stems from creeping root. Many stem leaves, middle ones largest. Leaves 2-5 in., lance-shaped, with fine even teeth. Lower leaves drop before bloom time. Inflorescence is large club-shaped cluster holding yellow flower heads. Flower heads in cups with sticky bracts, 10-13 short ray flowers around few disk flowers. Grows in meadows, thickets, at low to subalpine elevations. Prefers undisturbed places. Native