black-eyed Susan
Definition
Noun: 1. A flowering plant native to central and southeastern United States, and the state flower of Maryland, characterized by daisy-like flowers with dark brown or black central disks and bright yellow to orange petals (rays). 2. An annual weedy herb, originally from the Old World tropics but naturalized in North America, producing short-lived yellow flowers with a purple central spot. 3. A tropical African climbing vine that bears yellow flowers with a dark purple central disk.
Usage Examples
- The prairie was covered in black-eyed Susans, their golden petals glowing in the sun.
- That black-eyed Susan (Thunbergia alata) is thriving on the garden trellis.
- Botanists note that the common name black-eyed Susan can refer to several distinct species.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used generically for any similar-looking flower with a dark central cone and contrasting petals, though this may not be botanically precise.
- In gardening contexts, specifying the Latin name (e.g., or ) is necessary to avoid confusion between the different plants called black-eyed Susan.
Variants and Related Words
- Rudbeckia hirta: The scientific name for the common North American wildflower.
- Thunbergia alata: The scientific name for the African climbing vine.
- Gloriosa Daisy: A cultivated variety often related to the species.
- Coneflower: A related common name for plants in the genus.
Synonyms
- (For ): Yellow daisy, brown-eyed Susan, gloriosa daisy.
- (For ): Black-eyed Susan vine, clock vine.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- While not a phrasal verb, the name itself is a fixed compound noun. It is typically hyphenated when used as a modifier before a noun (e.g., black-eyed Susan seeds).
Noun
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the state flower of Maryland; of central and southeastern United States; having daisylike flowers with dark centers and yellow to orange rays
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annual weedy herb with ephemeral yellow purple-eyed flowers; Old World tropics; naturalized as a weed in North America
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tropical African climbing plant having yellow flowers with a dark purple center
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