Origins

Solidago is a member of the Asteraceae, Aster family more commonly known as Goldenrod or Golden Fleece. Once relegated to pesky weed status, solidago has gained popularity as an ingredient in today's popular garden-style arrangements or as a filler. Solidago is a hardy herbaceous perennial. The flower features tiny yellow or whitish-yellow flowers growing on panicled or racemed plumes. Solidago is primarily native to North America, although some varieties are native to South America or Europe. Solidago derives its name from the Latin words solido, which means "to strengthen or make whole," and ago, which means "to make." The name refers to the medicinal properties attributed to the flowers.