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Helianthus occidentalis ssp. plantagineus
Helianthus occidentalis Riddell ssp. plantagineus (Torr. & A. Gray) Shinners
Fewleaf Sunflower, Shinner’s Sunflower
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Helianthus occidentalis var. plantagineus
USDA Symbol: HEOCP
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 5 feet tall.
Leaf: Leaves usually serrate and smooth to the touch.
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: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: AR , LA , TXWeb Reference
Webref 3 - Flora of North America (2014) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Helianthus occidentalis ssp. plantagineus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Helianthus occidentalis ssp. plantagineus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Helianthus occidentalis ssp. plantagineus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2019-03-29Research By: CBR