Prepared by Jennifer L. D’Appollonio, Assistant Scientist, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469. Updated February 2018. Scientific name: Solidago canadensis L. Common name(s): Canada goldenrod, Canadian goldenrod, tall goldenrod, giant goldenrod Links: USDA PLANTS Profile , NPIN Profile, Go Botany Images: (to see enlargements [PC]: click on image, then right click and choose “view image”)