Black-eyed Susan (Noun)
Meaning 1
The state flower of Maryland; of central and southeastern United States; having daisylike flowers with dark centers and yellow to orange rays.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 2
Tropical African climbing plant having yellow flowers with a dark purple center.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 3
Annual weedy herb with ephemeral yellow purple-eyed flowers; Old World tropics; naturalized as a weed in North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Black-eyed susans have a reputation for being hardy and low maintenance, which is part of their charm.
- A bright and cheery annual flower, the black-eyed susan blooms for just a short time, usually in late summer or early fall.
- This naturalized North American plant can thrive in a variety of conditions and requires little to no care to produce an abundance of black-eyed susans.
- Many people find that their black-eyed susans attract bees, butterflies, and birds, making them a lovely addition to the garden.
- Wildflower gardens are especially lovely with an assortment of colors and varieties of black-eyed susans planted in an unplanned and seemingly chaotic pattern.