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goldenrod

noun gold·en·rod \ˈgōl-dən-ˌräd\

: a type of wild plant that has large groups of yellow flowers

Full Definition of GOLDENROD

:  any of numerous chiefly North American composite perennial herbs (genus Solidago) with small heads of usually yellow late-blooming flowers often clustered in panicles —called also rayless goldenrod
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First Known Use of GOLDENROD

1568
GOLDENROD Defined for Kids

goldenrod

noun gold·en·rod \ˈgōl-dən-ˌräd\

Definition of GOLDENROD for Kids

:  a plant with tall stiff stems topped with clusters of tiny yellow flowers
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