XRudbeckia hirta - Blackeyed SusanX
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Blackeyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), family Asteraceae (Aster/Sunflower)
This beautiful and showy species has many common names, almost TOO many: Black-eyed Susan, Blackiehead, Brown Betty, Brown Daisy, Gloriosa Daisy, Golden Jerusalem, Poorland Daisy, Yellow Daisy, and Yellow Ox-eye Daisy. The species is native to North America and was named the state flower of Maryland in 1918. There are slightly over 20 species in this genus. As with Rudbeckia laciniata, this species is said to possibly be toxic to cattle, sheep and pigs. The flowers are annual/biennial/perennial herbs.
USES: Native American records include: Cherokee - Used as wash for "swelling caused by worms." Warm infusion of root used to bathe sores. Root ooze used for earache. (Gynecological Aid) Taken for "flux and some private diseases." Infusion taken for dropsy. Used as wash for snakebites. Poultice of blossoms and another plant used for babies. Iroquois - Infusion of roots given to children with worms. Decoction of plants taken for the heart. Potawatomi - Infusion of root taken for colds. Disk florets boiled with rushes to dye them yellow. Rushes used to make woven mats. Shuswap - Plant used for sore eyes. In cultivated gardens these plants appear resistant to browsing deer. The flowers attract birds and butterflies.
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Plant location: Foundfs off the roadside on Hwy 285 Colorado, before the town of Buena Vista. The date was August 23, 2008. This species is found virtually throughout the United States and most of Canada. Plant -
>Bloom season: Commonly July and August, with seeds maturing from August to October.Foliage -
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