Rudbeckia laciniata

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Rudbeckia laciniata
Slipbladige rudbeckia 20-08-2005 18.25.12.JPG
Plant Info
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Rudbeckia
Species: R. laciniata

Binomial name
Rudbeckia laciniata
L.

The Cutleaf, Cutleaf Coneflower, Goldenglow, Green-headed Coneflower, Tall Coneflower or, Thimbleweed (Rudbeckia laciniata [1]) is a large perennial herb, native to Eastern North America, most often found in flood plains and moist soils. This plant grows up to 3 meters tall, with slightly glaucous leaves, and composite flowers. The disc flowers are green to yellowish green, while the rays are pale yellow.

The species name, laciniata, refers to the pinnately divided leaves. Other country names include Tall Coneflower, Thimbleweed, and Goldenglow.

References

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