 Photo Courtesy of K. Hubeny |
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| Common Name(s) | Slenderleaf Goldenrod | ||||
| Scientific Name | Euthamia tenuifolia | ||||
| Family | Asteraceae | ||||
| Location/Vegetative Zone | Thicket | ||||
| Flowering Period | July-August | ||||
| Identifying Characteristics | Narrow, lance-shaped alternating leaves with yellow flowers in head on small rays | ||||
Description
• Slenderleaf goldenrod is a native perennial plant
• Grows up to 4 feet
• Yellow composite flowers grow in clusters at the apex of the plant. For most slender-leaved goldenrods, the flowers are flat headed in appearance. Some will assume a round-headed appearance.
• Leaves grow alternately and have smooth margins. They can grow up to 4 inches long and 3/8 inch across.
• Stems occasionally have lines of fine white hair
Uses
• The leaves, fresh or dried, can be used as a tea substitute.
• It can be used as an antiseptic in dried powder form.
• A decoction (result of extracting chemical components by boiling) of the plant has been used to treat chest pains and lung problems.
• The result of steeping (soaking in liquid to extract desire chemicals and components) the blossoms can be used to treat certain fevers.
Misc
• Thrives in moist to dry areas such as prairies, roadsides, meadows, and shores
• Mustard, orange and brown dyes can be obtained from the plant
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