GOLDENROD
About Goldenrod
Goldenrod is another very common “weed” that grows extensively in our area. Large groups of them can easily be found along roadsides, fields, swampy areas. Its long woody stem topped with clusters of yellow flowers become a sign that fall is on its way.
Primary use
food source
Edible parts
Everything – flowers, leaves, roots, teas
Medicinal
Treating infections and inflammation.
Foraging Plant information list
This is not a complete list, this is a list of the species I have directly witnessed in my travels here in Northwest Ontario. If you find something before I do, email me and let me know.
Lambs Quarters
Joe Pye Weed
Cattails
Labrador Tea
Creeping Charlie (Ground Ivy)
Chickweed
Clover (Red)
Clover (White)
Clover (Sweet White)
Fiddleheads
Fireweed
Goldenrod
Bull Thistle
New England Aster
Saskatoon (Service berry)
Blueberry
Pin Cherry
Hazelnuts
Raspberry
Red Currants
Cranberry
Thimble Berry
Cloud Berry
Squashberry (Low bush Cranberry)
Spruce Tips
Birch
Juniper
Willow
Identification
These yellow flowering plants are common throughout the area. Averaging a meter tall with a single woody stem with a large multi branched yellow flower head at the top.
Where to look
Along roadsides/disturbed areas, they enjoy sun and a multitude of soil types. Driving bush roads where the roadsides are cut back regularly provide great habitat.
