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Thursday, October 23, 2025

Black-eyed Susan Flowers

Black-eyed Susan
Black-eyed Susan - Author's Picture

Black-eyed Susan
Black-eyed Susan - Author's Picture

I was raised to call these flowers and others similar to them "black-eyed Susan." The pictures were taken in June of 2025. According to various sources, the flower has been used in folk medicine and even to make dye. There are several varieties of them. It is the state flower of Maryland.

Sources: Wikipedia, Almanac.com, and Wildflowers of Texas by Geyata Ajilvsgi.