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The name SOLIDAGE
has been chosen to represent the McGill University-Université
de Montréal Research Group on Integrated Services
for Older Persons.
 Solidage (verge d'or),
is the French botanical name for 'goldenrod'. Many of the
approximately 125 species of the genus 'Solidago'
are found in Quebec and Canada, including Solidago graminifolia
and Solidago canadensis. SOLIDAGE brings to mind 'solidarity',
'consolidation' and other related words that convey meaning
in both English and French.
The goldenrod plant has many positive traits
and beneficial associations. This robust perrenial:
- marks the end of summer with numerous
golden yellow flowers;
- thrives in a variety of habitats;
- has naturalized in North America, where most species originate;
- is associated in folklore with healing of wounds, and
as a symbol of treasure
and luck.
Coordinator Rebecca Rupp proposed the name
as the goldenrod plant symbolizes the scope and strengths
of the SOLIDAGE Research Group's work. The qualities of
the plant reflect the challenges and diversity of the older
population in an affirmative, positive context.
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