1. a tall plant with small bright yellow flowers that bloom in late summer and fall

Examples

• The field was covered with goldenrod in September.
• Many people are allergic to goldenrod pollen.
• Goldenrod grows wild along roadsides and in meadows.
• The bright yellow goldenrod swayed in the autumn breeze.
• She picked some goldenrod to add to her wildflower bouquet.
• Goldenrod is often blamed for hay fever, though ragweed is usually the culprit.