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boschintegral-photo · 7 months

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Goldenrod (Solidago)

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rabbitinthemeadow · 7 months

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The thousand gentle partings in the waning of August // Part 1

August 14th, 2022

#nature photography #new england nature #plants #solidago

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lindamarieansonsnaps · 10 months

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#plants #plantcore #goldenrod #solidago #nature #nature photography #original photography #photographers on tumblr

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nakedinthecity · 4 months

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Solidago in The Autumn, 01.11.2023

#poland #polska #photography #photographers on tumblr #canon #canon photography #nature #solidago #flowers #flower #close up #bokeh photography #bokeh #masovia #mazovia #mazowieckie #mazowsze

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autismbeamsyou · 6 months

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Wee cann goo hhome if yoou waant . I kiinda wannna bbe thhere ttoo :(

[@goo-amalgamation ]

lets go home. and ill hold ur habd the whole eay to keep u safe

#fanmail :3 #solidago #i dunno if the adults will let us go but i think we can get out anyway #im sick of sitting on this stupid couch with stupid adults who wabt us to keep waiting #and think snacks and movies make evetything better

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kristo-flowers · 7 months

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Goldenrod

#goldenrtod #solidago #flowers #nature #photography #patterns in nature #a game fo tones #wildflowers #i have this thing with flowers #artists on tumblr #original photographers #photographers on tumblr #lensblr #original photography

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toadstoolgardens · 7 months

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Foraging for Goldenrod (Solidago)

Goldenrod or Solidago blooms in late summer/early fall across much of North America. It's beautiful golden flowers reflect the golden sun of late summer. Goldenrod is edible and medicinal and can be used as a natural dye!!

Identifying Goldenrod

Goldenrod is a member of the Asteraceae or sunflower family and likes open sunny areas like meadows, fields, and forest openings. The stems are tall and stiff with tiny golden-yellow flowers in a dense, pyramid-shaped, pluming cluster. It's a prolific perennial and can grow 0.5-2m tall.

The leaves vary slightly depending on the species of goldenrod, but they're long, narrow, and taper to a point. The edges can be smooth or slightly toothed, or slightly hairy on the underside depending on species.

Goldenrod in my area likes to grow alongside New England Aster. They make such a beautiful combination of purple and yellow and can aid in identification. If you see one you just might see the other!

Look-Alikes

Goldenrod can sometimes be mistaken for Senecio species like ragwort (left) and groundsel (right). Some Senecio species contain TOXIC pyrrolizidine alkaloids that can cause liver damage. As always please be 100% certain of your identification before harvesting!! That said, senecio's flowers are generally much larger and much fewer than goldenrod's many tiny flowers. They also tend to bloom earlier in the season than goldenrod.

Harvesting Goldenrod

All of the above-ground parts of goldenrod are edible! Harvest by snipping the top of the stems, leaves, and flower heads with scissors (about the top 1/3rd of the plant). The earlier in the blooming season the better! The later blooms tend to be more bitter and can fluff up like dandelions if you want to dry them.

If you're worried about seasonal allergies you should be safe with goldenrod! Goldenrod is insect pollinated so it doesn't need to release pollen into the air.

Whatever you do DO NOT pull up entire goldenrod plants!!! Goldenrod is a massively important plant for hundreds of pollinators including bees, butterflies, beetles, and wasps. Harvest sustainably, no pulling up by the roots, and only snip the tops you'll use!!

You can use goldenrod fresh or dry it by hanging it upside down for about a week (spread it out for adequate airflow!) or in your kitchen oven by spreading in a single layer on baking sheets and baking 4-5 hours at 170F/76C. Store dried goldenrod in an airtight container.

Goldenrod Uses & Benefits

Goldenrod as an herbal remedy is highly anti-inflammatory, great for the kidneys (prevents and flushes kidney stones, helps relieve minor bladder infections), helpful for minor respiratory issues like seasonal allergies and colds, and helps heal minor wounds and swelling when used externally. It's also edible raw or cooked! The leaves can be cooked like spinach or used in lots of tasty fall recipes like this goldenrod cornbread?!? I need it.

Safety Note: Goldenrod has been traditionally used as medicine and is regarded as very safe. That said, goldenrod taken internally has a diuretic effect. If you have any problems with the urinary system or take a diuretic already, PLEASE ask a medical professional before using. Don't use herbal medicines to treat serious health issues or in fragile populations like babies or the elderly without consulting a doctor. I AM NOT A DOCTOR I JUST LIKE PLANTS.

To use your goldenrod medicinally you can make it into tea, tincture, or infused oil. You can also make a goldenrod salve to apply externally!

Goldenrod Tea:

Add 2tbsp of fresh flowers OR 1tbsp of dried flowers to 8oz hot water.

Cover and steep 15-20 minutes before straining.

This tea can be slightly bitter with a sort of anise/licorice flavor. It's great sweetened with a little honey!

Goldenrod Tincture:

Fill a small jar 1/3 - 3/4 full with chopped fresh goldenrod flowers OR 1/4 - 1/2 full with dried goldenrod flowers.

Fill jar with high-proof (40-60%) alcohol like vodka or brandy.

Cap, label, and store out of direct sunlight at least 4-6 weeks. Strain before using.

Your tincture should be good for a year or more. Take a few drops mixed with a spoonful of honey or water. Can be taken up to 3-5 times daily or as needed.

Goldenrod Infused Oil:

Fill a jar 1/4 - 1/2 full with dried goldenrod flowers.

Pour an oil (sunflower, sweet almond, or olive are good options) over the flowers until the jar is full.

Infuse one of 3 ways:

Slow Way - cap jar and place in a dark, cool spot like a cabinet for 4-6 weeks. Strain.

Solar Way - instead of capping the jar cover it with a piece of cheesecloth or scrap of old t-shirt. Set your jar in a sunny window for a few days up to a few weeks. The sun's heat infuses your oil faster! Strain.

Speedy Way - don't cap your jar and set it uncovered in a saucepan containing a few inches of water. Heat on low for 2-3 hours, watching it carefully!! Strain.

Goldenrod Salve: if you made infused oil you can easily make it into a salve!

Add 3.5oz (100g) of your infused oil and 0.5oz (14g) beeswax to a small jar.

Place the jar into a saucepan containing a few inches of water. Heat over medium low until the beeswax melts.

Let cool and apply to minor wounds, sores, swelling, aches & pains.

You can also make a gorgeous yellow or green natural fabric dye from goldenrod!

Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4

#foraging #goldenrod #solidago #fall foraging #herbalism #herbal medicine #wild food #medicinal plants #herbal tea #be safe lovelies!!

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wiktorjackowski · 10 months

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solidago, 2023, oil on canvas, 46 x 55 cm

#wiktor jackowski #painting #polish art #artists on tumblr #oilpainting #wiktorjackowski #polishart #solidago

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faguscarolinensis · 7 months

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Calycopis cecrops on Solidago canadensis / Red-Banded Hairstreak on Canada Goldenrod at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens at Duke University in Durham, NC

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georgesboulevard · 8 months

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End of summer. Solidago in full bloom

Fin d'été, floraison de la Verge d'or (Solidago canadensis)

#quebec #canada #nature #natur #photographer #lifesgood #naturaleza #landscape #naturephotography #naturfotografie #solidago #herboristerie #paysage #paisaje #landschaft #naturelover

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vandaliatraveler · 2 years

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Early fall stroll through an upland meadow at Snake Hill Wildlife Management Area. The Solidago was just divine.

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boschintegral-photo · 7 months

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Goldenrod (Solidago)

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thevisualvamp · 6 months

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Flora

#interior design #autumn #solidago

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lindamarieansonsnaps · 9 months

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#goldenrod #solidago #plants #plantcore #nature #nature photography #original photography #photographers on tumblr

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harpsicalbiobug · 7 months

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Saw a Solidago today that was crawling with yellow and black insects.

Image ID. Some yellow goldenrod flowers with a bunch of bugs on it. End ID.

At first I thought it was just the beetles (locust borers, Megacyllene robiniae), but there were also a couple wasps (Polistes sp. and somebody from Halictidae) and wasp mimic hover flies (probably Spilomyia).

Image ID. Closer shots of the bugs in question. All are striped in bright yellow and black, but they are a beetle, a bee, a fly, and a wasp. End ID.

#insects #harper talks #solidago #wasps #hymenoptera #coleoptera #beetle #mimicry #biology #diptera #flies #goldenrod

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autismbeamsyou · 11 months

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Hey you're dapper right? Do youu know hoow to build a suubmarine? (- @goo-amalgamation )

hmmm depends. how much time do you have and how much access do you have to mass amounts of metal

#fanmail :3 #beams you #solidago

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