sweet black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia subtomentosa
When crushed, the foliage emits a pleasant, sweet fragrance reminiscent of anise or freshly mown hay.
- Scientific name
- Rudbeckia subtomentosa
- Taxonomy
- Plantae › Tracheophyta › Magnoliopsida › Asterales › Asteraceae › Rudbeckia
- IUCN Red List status
- Least Concern
- Population trend
- stable
- Biome
- grassland
- Habitat
- Moist prairies, savannas, meadows, and river banks
- Diet
- Autotrophic (photosynthesis)
- Range
- United States, Midwest Region, Great Plains
- Size
- 3 to 5 feet (90 to 150 cm) tall
- Lifespan
- 3-5 years (perennial)
- Active
- diurnal
- Threats
- Habitat destruction, agricultural expansion, and competition from invasive plant species.
- Safe to approach?
- Harmless and safe to approach. You can gently touch the fuzzy leaves and fragrant flowers. Be mindful of native bees and wasps actively foraging on the blooms to avoid accidental stings.
Rudbeckia subtomentosa , the sweet coneflower , is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family and is found in the central United States.
Photo: Michelle W. （鍾偉瑋）, CC-BY, via iNaturalist
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