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Helianthus resinosus

Helianthus resinosus Small

Resindot Sunflower

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonym(s): Helianthus tomentosus

USDA Symbol: HERE5

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate , Ovate
Leaf Margin: Entire , Serrate
Size Notes: Up to about 10 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
Bloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov

Distribution

USA: AL , FL , GA , MS , NC , SC

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE

Web Reference

Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.

Additional resources

USDA: Find Helianthus resinosus in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Helianthus resinosus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Helianthus resinosus

Metadata

Record Modified: 2022-12-28
Research By: SET

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