Black-eyed susan (Rudbeckia hirta) – This yellowish daisylike flower can be seen throughout Beaver Island. It likes a lot of sunshine and blooms June through October. Disturbed areas provide a lot of light so they grow well along roadsides, throughout fields and recently cleared areas. Native Americans suffering from worms and colds reportedly drank a tea extract from the roots of this plant to help them feel better. A warning about black-eyed susan: avoid prolonged contact with the leaves which may leaad to possible skin irritations.