Solidago canadensis
Canada Goldenrod
Canada goldenrod is a herbaceous perennial plant native to northeastern and north-central North America. It forms colonies of upright growing plants with many small yellow flowers in a branching inflorescence held above the foliage. The plant can grow from 2 to 6 feet tall with lanceolate to broadly linear shaped leaves that are alternately arranged on the stems. The plant is known for its aggressive growth habit, forming monocultures in some areas and spreading rapidly via running rhizomes. It is winter hardy in USDA zones 3–9.
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Asterales
Asteraceae
Solidago
The plant contains various compounds, including flavonoids and terpenoids. It is known to have hepatoprotective effects against paracetamol-induced toxicity in mice.
Canada goldenrod is good to fair as food for domestic livestock such as cattle or horses. It is also browsed by deer. The plant is visited by a wide variety of insects for its pollen and nectar, including bees, wasps, flies, beetles, butterflies, and moths. It is especially favored as a nectar source by bumblebees and paper wasps.
July to October
2-6 feet (60–180 cm)
Yellow
Disturbed sites, dry road sides to moist thickets, very dry locations and waterlogged ones
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Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.
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