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Goldenrod

Goldenrod (Solidago chilensis)
The genus name Solidago derived from the Latin solidus solid, consistent , referring to the medicinal properties of some species, chilensis epithet refers to the place of origin: Chile
Origin: Native (SIB )
Other Names: Spearhead; Romerillo yellow tuft yellow yellow duster; Plumerillo yellow yellow Rod, Golden Rod; Vara de San José, Solidago, Palme d'Or.

Vara de San José , a common name shared with other plants, has its origin in fact referred to by the Christian tradition: It is said that while Joseph was in the temple with the other leaders of the 12 families for a husband to Mary, in deep prayer, branch dry stick he held in his hands like a baton, flourished while a white dove descended upon his head. This act symbolizes the desire of God that Joseph was the husband of Mary. It is the most popular and well known attribute of the saint, and nearly all his statues, prints or pictures, shows the "Vara de San Jose."


North Collector Road area Nicolás Avellaneda, stretch resistance - Corrientes (Chaco, Argentina).
tab on this species, developed under the Project Native Forests and Protected Areas referred : "Overview: perennial herb, from 0.80 to 1.70 m tall, rhizomatous, glabrous, stems erect, slender and little branched. Leaves simple, alternate, entire, linear lanceolate, 4.8 cm long and 0.5 cm wide. Flores dysmorphism, yellow, grouped into chapters arranged in dense panicles small golden branches something nutating . cypsela Fruit cylindrical, angular, with white pappus formed by numerous fine hairs. Distribution and ecology: Southern American species, common in Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina. lives in moist fertile soil and sunny environments, besides being common in soils amended. Often seen on road verges, railway embankments and uncultivated fields, sometimes behaves like an invasive species in farmers fields. During flowering, which is abundant and prolonged, is visited by insects, particularly bees. Phenology: flowers in summer and early autumn. It fruits in autumn. Uses: Species that could be cultivated as ornamental, as in flowering their panicles with drooping branches and the golden become attractive. Plant very honey estimated by beekeepers. In folk medicine, the decoction of the leaves is drunk as a diuretic and to remove kidney stones and bladder, is also used as a gargle and swish against pyorrhea and stomatitis. The flowers and leaves macerated in alcohol, applied externally against strokes, rheumatism, sciatica and lumbago. The tuffs root infusion used to wash the head and treat headaches. " (Draft Native Forests and Protected Areas - Sheet prepared by Mr. John D. Muñoz, PIARFON - Applied Research Project Forest Resources Native Argentina, World Bank)


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