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Helianthus nuttallii ssp. parishii
Helianthus nuttallii Torr. & A. Gray ssp. parishii (A. Gray) Heiser
Los Angeles Sunflower, Parish's Sunflower
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Helianthus parishii
USDA Symbol: HENUP
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 12 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: YellowBloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: CAWeb Reference
Webref 3 - Flora of North America (2014) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Helianthus nuttallii ssp. parishii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Helianthus nuttallii ssp. parishii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Helianthus nuttallii ssp. parishii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2019-03-29Research By: CBR