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Definition of rudbeckia

rudbeckia

/rʌdˈbɛk.i.ə/
rud · beck · i · a
Plural:rudbeckias
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rudbeckia Lexical Profile

rudbeckia Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any plant of a genus of North American wildflowers in the daisy family (Asteraceae), typically characterized by bright yellow or orange ray petals surrounding a prominent, dark, cone-shaped center, most notably including the black-eyed Susan.

Example

"The gardener planted a vibrant border of rudbeckia to attract bees and butterflies during the late summer months."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named by Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century to honor his patrons and predecessors at Uppsala University, the Swedish botanists Olof Rudbeck the Elder and Olof Rudbeck the Younger.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rudbeckia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rudbeckia
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