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Helianthus niveus
Helianthus niveus (Benth.) Brandegee
Desert Sunflower, Showy Sunflower, Silver Leaved Ssunflower
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: HENI3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Annual , PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Size Notes: Up to about 5 feet tall.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red , YellowBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , IN , NM , NV , TXAdditional resources
USDA: Find Helianthus niveus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Helianthus niveus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Helianthus niveus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2019-03-29Research By: CBR