Black-Eyed-Susan
It is the official state flower of Maryland, USA since 1918.
The genus name, Rudbeckia, was named in honour of botanist Olof Rudbeck Junior.Just like echinacea, this flower has been used in traditional herbal medicine. Juice from the roots has been used to heal earaches.Some species of fungi will grow on the roots of the flower.Black eyed susans are pioneer plants, one of the first plants to grow after a fire or other natural disaster.In the language of flowers, black eyed susans represent encouragement. They would be the perfect gift to send to a friend who is going through some tough times.
Black-Eyed-Susan
It is the official state flower of Maryland, USA since 1918.
The genus name, Rudbeckia, was named in honour of botanist Olof Rudbeck Junior.Just like echinacea, this flower has been used in traditional herbal medicine. Juice from the roots has been used to heal earaches.Some species of fungi will grow on the roots of the flower.Black eyed susans are pioneer plants, one of the first plants to grow after a fire or other natural disaster.In the language of flowers, black eyed susans represent encouragement. They would be the perfect gift to send to a friend who is going through some tough times.