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Helianthus laciniatus
Helianthus laciniatus A. Gray
Alkali Sunflower
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Helianthus crenatus, Helianthus heiseri
USDA Symbol: HELA8
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
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: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: NM , 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 laciniatus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Helianthus laciniatus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Helianthus laciniatus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2019-03-29Research By: CBR