Latin name:	Solidago canadensis L.
Botanical family:	Asteraceae
Growth habit:	Herb
Vernacular name(s):	goldenrod (Eng.) verge d'or du Canada (Fr.) chachamos kakew (Cree)
Uses:	• Tea used for heart disease [Algonquin: 69]. and fever [Algonquin: 68]. • Leaves and stems : Boiled and the decoction drunk to treat kidney and bladder problems, or constipation or cold [Dene 13]. • Roots : Decoction taken to treat stomach cramps [Ojibwa 47].