noun
Canada goldenrod
A tall perennial plant with yellow flowers, often considered an invasive weed in Japan. Scientific name: Solidago canadensis var. scabra.
秋になると、セイタカアワダチソウが河原一面に咲く。
In autumn, Canada goldenrod blooms all over the riverbank.
Katakana spelling is standard for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; the katakana form is strongly preferred.
The Japanese name literally means 'tall bubble-lathering grass', from 背高 (tall) + 泡立 (bubbling) + 草 (grass), referring to the plant's height and the frothy appearance of its flowers.