Latin name: Helianthus annuus L. Pronunciation: hel-ee-AN-thus AN-yoo-us Common name: Common sunflower Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower) Habitat: Many plant communities and waste and disturbed areas usually at lower elevations but extending to 5000' Blooming period: February to October Name derivations: 1) Helianthus 2) annuus |
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