Common Sunflower |
Common Sunflower |
Helianthus annuus |
Aster or Composite Family - Asteraceae |
Flower heads (3 to 6 inches wide) with a prominent, brownish, central disc and bright
yellow, overlapping ray flowers. Leaves alternate, with rough hairs, a moderately
long stalk, toothed and ovate to heart-shaped. (Photographed in a wet ditch - late August) |
A generally tall plant (3 to 10 feet) with a stout, hairy stem. |
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