June 29, 2018: Black-eyed Susans

Black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta) are native to North America and one of the most popular wildflowers grown. They tend to blanket open fields, often surprising the passerby with their golden-yellow beauty.  Members of the sunflower family, the “black eye” is named for the dark, brown-purple centers of its daisy-like flower heads. This patch was found in the southern prairie area. (Kevin Kane, 6/16/18)
https://www.almanac.com/plant/black-eyed-susans