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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Eastw.
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1937
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 2: 55 (1937)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133212
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Glaucescens Rudbeckia
- Rudbeckia Glaucescens
- Glaucescens
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Rudbeckia glaucescens (also called Glaucous-leaved coneflower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a rosette of leaves with yellow flowers and a single seed head. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Rudbeckia glaucescens is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and borders. It has a long blooming period and attracts bees and butterflies. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive issues, skin problems, and inflammation.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Rudbeckia glaucescens is yellow, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are hairy and have multiple stems.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Rudbeckia glaucescens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart and should be kept moist until established. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Rudbeckia glaucescens
                        
                            Rudbeckia glaucescens is native to the United States and Canada.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Rudbeckia glaucescens FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Rudbeckia glaucescens?
Rudbeckia glaucescens
What is the natural habitat of Rudbeckia glaucescens?
It is native to the United States.
What are the common uses of Rudbeckia glaucescens?
It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Rudbeckia genus
                        
                            Rudbeckia occidentalis, 
Rudbeckia texana, 
Rudbeckia grandiflora, 
Rudbeckia fulgida, 
Rudbeckia scabrifolia, 
Rudbeckia mohrii, 
Rudbeckia hirta, 
Rudbeckia laciniata, 
Rudbeckia maxima, 
Rudbeckia montana, 
Rudbeckia subtomentosa, 
Rudbeckia speciosa, 
Rudbeckia graminifolia, 
Rudbeckia nitida, 
Rudbeckia amplexicaulis, 
Rudbeckia mollis, 
Rudbeckia alpicola, 
Rudbeckia heliopsidis, 
Rudbeckia klamathensis, 
Rudbeckia auriculata, 
Rudbeckia missouriensis, 
Rudbeckia californica, 
Rudbeckia glaucescens, 
Rudbeckia triloba, 
Rudbeckia terranigrae,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Asteraceae family
                        
                            Aaronsohnia pubescens, 
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, 
Abrotanella filiformis, 
Abrotanella rostrata, 
Abrotanella linearis, 
Abrotanella trilobata, 
Abrotanella muscosa, 
Abrotanella inconspicua, 
Abrotanella trichoachaenia, 
Abrotanella caespitosa, 
Abrotanella nivigena, 
Abrotanella pusilla, 
Abrotanella linearifolia, 
Abrotanella papuana, 
Abrotanella rosulata, 
Abrotanella emarginata, 
Abrotanella fertilis, 
Abrotanella spathulata, 
Abrotanella purpurea, 
Abrotanella patearoa, 
Abrotanella submarginata, 
Abrotanella diemii, 
Abrotanella scapigera, 
Abrotanella forsterioides, 
Acamptopappus shockleyi, 
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, 
Acanthocephalus benthamianus, 
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, 
Acanthocladium dockeri, 
Acanthodesmos distichus, 
Acanthodesmos gibarensis, 
Acanthospermum humile, 
Acanthospermum consobrinum, 
Acanthospermum glabratum, 
Acanthospermum microcarpum, 
Acanthospermum hispidum, 
Acanthospermum australe, 
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, 
Acanthostyles buniifolius, 
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, 
Achillea buiana, 
Achillea conrathii, 
Achillea cucullata, 
Achillea styriaca, 
Achillea clavennae, 
Achillea cappadocica, 
Achillea huber-morathii, 
Achillea ptarmicoides, 
Achillea sieheana, 
Achillea barrelieri,