Solidago puberula
Downy Golden Rod
Asteraceae
History and Origin
There are numerous species of this plant, over a hundred. These grow in a wide variety of environments, characterizing the landscape of St. Lawrence Valley and North America in general. Golden rod easily spreads owing to its prolific downy fruits (between 15 000 and 20 000 by plant). Once planted, golden rod finds its way with its rhizomes.
They are often considered as a weed plant, and numerous measures are taken to eradicate it.
Golden rod species are abundantly used by Native people. Its therapeutic properties are numerous. To name only a few, the plant is used as a liver stimulant, antipyretic and antidiarrheal. The Meskwaki people would also use it in children having difficulty starting to speak or unable to laugh.
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