Rudbeckia hirta
Black-Eyed Susan
- Family: Asteraceae
- Form: Herbaceous perennial reaching 2 ft.
- Leaves: Simple, alternate, scabrous, pubescent
- Stem/Bark: Herbaceous
- Flower: Yellow rays with dark brown, raised central disc
- Fruit: Achene
- Comments: Of the nine Rudbeckia species native to Florida , R. hirta is primarily used for landscaping and available in the trade. It is distinguishable from R. fulgida by having hirsute rather than strigose leaves and stems
- Additional Resources:
The Institute for Regional Conservation Link
Wikipedia Link
Florida Native Plant Society
