Black-Eyed Susan – Shoots

Black-Eyed Susan – Shoots

Black-Eyed Susan Rudbecta hirta L. var. pulcherima Farw. A hairy biennial to short-lived perennial with few branches, that may grow to 1 cm. Leaves are alternate and hairy. The flowers (up to 2.0 cm in diameter), are compound with the outer ray florets orange-yellow...
Black-Eyed Susan – Flower

Black-Eyed Susan – Flower

Black-Eyed Susan Rudbecta hirta L. var. pulcherima Farw. A hairy biennial to short-lived perennial with few branches, that may grow to 1 cm. Leaves are alternate and hairy. The flowers (up to 2.0 cm in diameter), are compound with the outer ray florets orange-yellow...
Black Knapweed – Bracts

Black Knapweed – Bracts

Black Knapweed Centaurea nigra L. An erect, much-branched perennial up to 80 cm tall. Leaves are variable with smooth to deeply lobed margins. Mature plants form a dense rosette of basal leaves. Flowers are borne on the ends of branches. Flowers are compound with...
Black Knapweed – Flower

Black Knapweed – Flower

Black Knapweed Centaurea nigra L. An erect, much-branched perennial up to 80 cm tall. Leaves are variable with smooth to deeply lobed margins. Mature plants form a dense rosette of basal leaves. Flowers are borne on the ends of branches. Flowers are compound with...