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Authors:
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Source:
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Year:
1753
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 907 (1753)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134497
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Rudbeckia triloba
- Triloba Rudbeckia
- Rudbeckia
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Rudbeckia triloba (also called Brown-eyed Susan, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem with yellow-orange flower heads. It is found in open woods, prairies, and meadows, and is a popular garden plant.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Rudbeckia triloba is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family which is native to North America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
                        Rudbeckia triloba var.  rupestris (Chick.) A.Gray
Rudbeckia triloba var.  pinnatiloba Torr. & A.Gray
                    
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Rudbeckia triloba is a small yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Rudbeckia triloba is a perennial plant that is native to North America. It can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 3-9.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Rudbeckia triloba
                        
                            Rudbeckia triloba is native to the United States and Canada. It is found in moist, open habitats such as meadows, fields, and roadsides.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Rudbeckia triloba FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Rudbeckia triloba?
Rudbeckia triloba
What is the common name of Rudbeckia triloba?
Threeleaf Coneflower
What is the natural habitat of Rudbeckia triloba?
Open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,