black-eyed Susan

/ˌblæk ˈaɪd ˌsuzən/

Definitions of black-eyed Susan

1. noun

   the state flower of Maryland; of central and southeastern United States; having daisylike flowers with dark centers and yellow to orange rays
   synonyms: Rudbeckia hirta, Rudbeckia serotina

   type of:

   coneflower

   any of various plants of the genus Rudbeckia cultivated for their large usually yellow daisies with prominent central cones
2. noun

   annual weedy herb with ephemeral yellow purple-eyed flowers; Old World tropics; naturalized as a weed in North America
   synonyms: Hibiscus trionum, bladder ketmia, flower-of-an-hour, flowers-of-an-hour

   type of:

   hibiscus

   any plant of the genus Hibiscus
3. noun

   tropical African climbing plant having yellow flowers with a dark purple center
   synonyms: Thunbergia alata, black-eyed Susan vine

   type of:

   vine

   a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface