-Black-Eyed Susan-

Latin name: Rudbeckia hirta

Why it's useful: In some Native American herbal medicines, an infusion of the black eyed susan roots have been used to treat cold, dropsy, and worms in children. This mixture has also been used for sores and snake bites, while the liquid within the roots has been used as earache drops.

What it looks like: They have similar patterns as sunflowers.

Other information: They are the first plants to grow in an area damaged by fire or natural disasters.