Full scientific name Solidago L. Currently classified as a weed No This genus is in the family: Asteraceae Family The genus Solidago includes: Solidago altissima Species Common names tall goldenrod Solidago canadensis Species Common names Canada goldenrod goldenrod Solidago gigantea Species Common names giant goldenrod Solidago sempervirens Species Common names seaside goldenrod Solidago virgaurea Species Common names European goldenrod Solidago × luteus Species