Common sunflower - Wikipedia
The common sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a species of large annual forb of the daisy family Asteraceae.The common sunflower is harvested for its edible oily seeds, which are often …
Common Sunflower - US Forest Service
There are 52 species of sunflowers, all native to North America and Mexico. This sunflower is 1 to 3 meters (ca. 39 to 118 inches) tall (cultivated forms often taller). The stem is stiff, and usually …
Sunflower | Description, Uses, & Facts | Britannica
The common sunflower (H. annuus) is an annual herb with a rough hairy stem 1–4.5 metres (3–15 feet) high and broad, coarsely toothed, rough leaves 7.5–30 cm (3–12 inches) long arranged …
Helianthus annuus (Common Sunflower) - Gardenia
Helianthus annuus (Common Sunflower) is a tall, fast-growing annual with broad, oval to heart-shaped, roughly hairy leaves. It produces huge, brilliant flowers in summer, up to 12 in. across …
Helianthus - Wikipedia
The best-known species is the common sunflower (Helianthus annuus). [6] This and other species, notably Jerusalem artichoke (H. tuberosus), are cultivated in temperate regions and …
Sunflowers: Planting, Growing, and Caring for Sunflowers
With bright blooms that go all summer, sunflowers are heat-tolerant, resistant to pests, and attractive to pollinators. Harvest the seeds in late summer and fall for a healthy snack, or feed …
Helianthus annuus (Common Sunflower, Sunflower, Wild Sunflower…
Common Sunflower is and annual in the Asteraceae (daisy) family. It ommonly seen growing along roads, fences, fields, and in waste areas west of the Mississippi River and is the state …
Sunflower: Growing and Caring for Sunflowers in Your Garden
Typically, the common sunflower features large, captivating blooms with vibrant yellow petals encircling a dark, prominent central disc. These flowers can reach up to a foot in diameter, …
Sunflower - Helianthus annuus | Kew
The common sunflower has a green erect stem covered in coarse hairs, growing on average around 2m tall. The leaves are broad, with serrated edges, and are alternately arranged on the …
Helianthus annuus — common sunflower - Go Botany
Common sunflower is the only plant species native to North America to become a worldwide crop of economic importance. Its current distribution reflects escaped cultivars, and it is considered …