Common sunflower - Wikipedia
WEBThe common sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a species of large annual forb of the daisy family Asteraceae. The common sunflower is harvested for its edible oily seeds which are used in the production of cooking oil. The Helianthus annuus has a variety of purposes e.g. food for livestock, bird food, and planted in domestic gardens for aesthetics.
Common sunflower | Kew
WEBHelianthus annuus. Common sunflower. Family: Asteraceae. Other common names: sonneblom (Afrikaans), Arabic عبّ ... View more. First domesticated from its wild ancestor over 5,000 years ago by Native American peoples, the sunflower is both an elegant ornamental and a crucial food crop.
Common Sunflower - US Forest Service
WEBCommon Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) By David Taylor. Common sunflower is a member of the Asteraceae, the Sunflower family. In older manuals and guides, this family is called the Compositae because the 'flowers' are a composite of many flowers, often of different types. The many species of plants in this family are grouped based on the ...
Helianthus annuus (Common Sunflower) - Gardenia
WEBCommon names: Sunflower, Common Sunflower: Exposure: Full Sun : Season of Interest: Summer (Mid, Late) Height: 3' - 10' (90cm - 3m) Spread: 1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) Spacing: 30" - 36" (80cm - 90cm) Maintenance: Low : Water Needs: Low, Average : Soil Type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand : Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid : Soil Drainage: Moist …
Sunflowers: Planting, Growing, and Caring for Sunflowers
WEBThe sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is an annual plant with a sizeable daisy-like flower face. Its scientific name comes from the Greek words helios (“sun”) and anthos (“flower”). The flowers come in many colors (yellow, red, orange, maroon, brown), but they are commonly bright yellow with brown centers that ripen into heavy heads filled ...
Sunflower | Description, Uses, & Facts | Britannica
WEBThe common sunflower ( H. annuus) is an annual herb with a rough hairy stem 1–4.5 metres (3–15 feet) high and broad, coarsely toothed, rough leaves 7.5–30 cm (3–12 inches) long arranged in spirals. The attractive heads of flowers are 7.5–15 cm wide in wild specimens and often 30 cm or more in cultivated types.
Helianthus - Wikipedia
WEBThe best-known species is the common sunflower (Helianthus annuus). This and other species, notably Jerusalem artichoke (H. tuberosus), are cultivated in temperate regions and some tropical regions, as food crops for humans, …
Helianthus annuus (Common Sunflower, Sunflower, Wild Sunflower…
WEBCommon Sunflower is and annual in the Asteraceae (daisy) family. It ommonly seen growing along roads, fences, fields, and in waste areas west of the Mississippi River and is the state flower of Kansas.
Helianthus annuus (common sunflower): Go Botany
WEBFacts. Common sunflower is the only plant species native to North America to become a worldwide crop of economic importance. Its current distribution reflects escaped cultivars, and it is considered introduced in New England. All parts of the wild plant were used by native Americans for food, medicinal and ceremonial purposes. Habitat.
Sunflower: Growing and Caring for Sunflowers in Your Garden
WEBThe common sunflower, Helianthus annuus, is a widely recognized and cherished plant, revered not only for its striking beauty but also for its versatility and ecological benefits. Originating from North America, this annual flower has become a symbol of warmth, energy, and positivity across various cultures.
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