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rudbeckia
[ ruhd-bek-ee-uh, rood- ]
noun
- any composite plant of the genus Rudbeckia, having alternate leaves and showy flower heads.
rudbeckia
/ rʌdˈbɛkɪə /
noun
- any plant of the North American genus Rudbeckia , cultivated for their showy flowers, which have golden-yellow rays and green or black conical centres: family Asteraceae (composites) See also coneflower black-eyed Susan
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Word History and Origins
Origin of rudbeckia1
1750–60; < New Latin; named after Olaus Rudbeck (1630–1702), Swedish botanist; -ia
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Word History and Origins
Origin of rudbeckia1
C18: New Latin, named after Olaus Rudbeck (1630–1702), Swedish botanist
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Example Sentences
This the Rudbeckia will do, every time, if not promptly checked.
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On the other side of the steps, at the back of the bed, plant Rudbeckia (Golden Glow) two feet apart.
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About two feet behind this border, a row of Rudbeckia (Golden Glow) grows like a tall hedge.
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Cone-flower (Rudbeckia hirta), 138;embryo seeds; arrangement of the anthers, 139.
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He showed me a Rudbeckia about three feet high with a cone of dark purple flowers, probably a new species.
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