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Helianthus radula
Helianthus radula (Pursh) Torr. & A. Gray
Rayless Sunflower
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: HERA
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 3 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: Yellow , Purple , BrownBloom Time: Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: AL , FL , GA , LA , MSNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC |
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Research Literature
Reslit 2427 - A Vegetation Classification of Fire-Dependent Pinelands of Florida (2010) Susan C. Carr, Kevin M. Robertson and Robert K. Pe...Reslit 2449 - Common native wildflowers of North Florida (2002) J. G. Norcini
This information was provided by the Florida WIldflower Foundation.
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Additional resources
USDA: Find Helianthus radula in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Helianthus radula in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Helianthus radula
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-28Research By: DEW