Helianthus

L. (1753)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Asterids Order: Asterales Family: Asteraceae Genus: Helianthus

Description

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Growth Form:

Stems:

Roots: Roots a tap root.

Leaves: Leaves simple. Alternate or opposite. Blades cordate or ovate Base cordate, cuneate (wedge-shaped), or subcordate. Margins serrate/dentate or subentire.

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Historical Distribution

Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Island Status

Dispersal Agents


Pollinators

Bibliography

Name Published In: Sp. Pl.: 904 (1753)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Scientific Name Authorship Locality Habitat Basis of Record Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date