Latin name: Helianthus californicus DC. Pronunciation: hee-lee-AN-thus ka-li-FOR-ni-kus Common name: California sunflower Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower) Habitat: Springy areas, marshes, streambanks, canyons, and boggy meadows to about 6000' in chaparral and valley grassland Blooming period: July to October Name derivations: 1) Helianthus 2) californicus |
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