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Rudbeckia hirta 'Tiger eye Gold'
The roots but not seedheads of Rudbeckia hirta can be used much like the related Echinacea purpurea. It is an astringent used as in a warm infusion as a wash for sores and swellings. The Ojibwa used it as a poultice for snake bites and to make an infusion for treating colds and worms in children. The plant is diuretic and was used by the Menominee and Potawatomi. Juice from the roots had been used as drops for earaches. Wikipedia
Urban house flower garden.
Spotted on Sep 26, 2011
Submitted on Jan 8, 2012
2 Comments
Thank you Alice!
Perfect picture!