Rudbeckia laciniata
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The Cutleaf, Cutleaf Coneflower, Goldenglow, Green-headed Coneflower, Tall Coneflower or, Thimbleweed (Rudbeckia laciniata [1]) is a large perennial herb, native to Eastern North America, most often found in flood plains and moist soils. This plant grows up to 3 meters tall, with slightly glaucous leaves, and composite flowers. The disc flowers are green to yellowish green, while the rays are pale yellow.
The species name, laciniata, refers to the pinnately divided leaves. Other country names include Tall Coneflower, Thimbleweed, and Goldenglow.
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Rudbeckia laciniata, Linn. (R. ampla, A. Nels.). Fig. 3508. Perennial, 2-7 ft. high: lower st.-lvs. 3-5-parted, upper ones 3-cleft: rays yellow, few or several, soon drooping; disk cylindric in fr. Moist ground, Canada to Fla., west to Mont. and New Mex. Golden Glow is a full double form, 2 1/2-3 1/2 in. across.
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- Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963
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