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 × luteus Species Solidago sempervirens Species Common names seaside goldenrod Solidago virgaurea Species Common names European goldenrod