Helianthus annuus
(Sunflower)
Helianthus annuus, Lubbock Lake Landmark, Lubbock Co. 2412
Helianthus annuus, Lubbock Lake Landmark, Lubbock Co. 2419
Helianthus annuus, Lubbock Lake Landmark, Lubbock Co. 2416
Helianthus annuus, TX 16 north of Llano, San Saba Co. 5803
Helianthus annuus, TX 16 north of Llano, San Saba Co. 5800
Helianthus annuus, TX 16 north of Llano, San Saba Co. 5799
| Scientific Name | Helianthus annuus | USDA PLANTS Symbol | HEAN3 |
| Common Name | Sunflower, Common Sunflower | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 36616 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Dry soils, disturbed areas, fence rows. Widely distributed. Plant: Erect annual, widely branching 1-1/2 to 8 feet tall, rough, hairy stems. Leaves: Hairy, alternate, ovate leaves 2-1/2 to 10 inches long and nearly as wide on long petioles (stalks); cordate bases. Inflorescence: Bright yellow composite flower heads up to 4 inches across with 17 to 30 rays surrounding brown central disk florets. Bloom Period: May to October. References: "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist and SEINet. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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