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Black-eyed Susan, Thunbergia alata bojer ex Sims

Item

Title

Black-eyed Susan, Thunbergia alata bojer ex Sims

Description

These North American wildflowers don bright yellow petals around their deep brown center. Because they are so easy to grow, they were immensely popular as garden ornamentals in the 19th century. Would you add these to your garden?

Creator

Artist/Collector
G. Martínez Calderón

Date

Date Collected
10 January 1969

Spatial Coverage

Location
Veracruz, Mexico

Medium

Medium/Material
Herbarium Sheet

Rights Holder

Credit Line
© The Field Museum, Cat. No. 1704695