Date: 07/17/2019

Number: 1

Black-Eyed Susan, Rudbeckia hirta from the Aster family.Perennial or biennial native. Residing amongst wild berries in Mother Nature's garden along the ditch back by the west pasture

"A host plant for the black with orange striped Silvery Checkers pot caterpillars. The caterpillars camouflage themselves with bits of the flower secured by silk while feeding on the brown centers of the Black-eyed Susan. . It's seeds make an abundant food source for goldfinches and House Finches " pg 371, Wildflowers of Michigan Field Guide, by Stan Tekiela

Sanford, MI

Latitude: 43.7 Longitude: -84.4

Observed by: Tilly
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