What is Black-eyed Susan?
Q: What is Black-eyed Susan?
A: Black-eyed Susan is a type of flowering plant within the Asteraceae family commonly known as coneflowers.
Q: Where is Black-eyed Susan commonly found?
A: Black-eyed Susan is typically found in open woods, prairies, fields, roadsides, and waste areas throughout Missouri.
Q: Who named Black-eyed Susan?
A: Black-eyed Susan was named by Carolus Linneaus in honor of his teacher, Professor Olof Rudbeck the Younger, and his father, Professor Olof Rudbeck the Elder - both of whom were botanists.
Q: How many genera are there within the Asteraceae family?
A: There are at least four genera within the Asteraceae family.
Q: What is the significance of the name "Black-eyed Susan"?
A: The name "Black-eyed Susan" was chosen as a tribute to two botanists, Professor Olof Rudbeck the Younger and his father, Professor Olof Rudbeck the Elder.
Q: Is Black-eyed Susan an native wildflower in Missouri?
A: Yes, Black-eyed Susan is a common Missouri native wildflower.
Q: Where did Professor Olof Rudbeck the Elder and Professor Olof Rudbeck the Younger teach?
A: Both Professor Olof Rudbeck the Elder and Professor Olof Rudbeck the Younger taught at Uppsala University.
