An erect perennial plant, 1'-7' tall forb, forming large, dense patches; stems leafy, not hairy but may have whitish bloom. Leaves narrow, pointed at both ends, stalkless, all mostly the same size, sharply toothed, and 3-veined. Flower: head yellow, 10-17 tiny rays, bracts firm, green, blunt; inflorescence a 10" open, spreading cluster with the heads mostly along one side of the often backward-curving long branches. Fruit short-hairy dry seed, on fluff.

Astringent, cathartic and styptic (leaves and blossoms); diuretic (oil obtained from plant)

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Solidago gigantea : UW-Stevens Point Freckmann Herbarium: Plant Details Page

The leaves and blossoms are a valuable remedy in the treatment of all kinds of haemorrhages. An infusion of the blossoms has been used to treat various fevers.