Wild Sunflower, is a showy multi-bloomed and branching that typically grows 6′ tall (2 m) and has a peak blooming period of one month in full sun with well drained soil. Scientifically known as Helianthus annus, it is an important pollinator plant, that attractsof bees, butterflies, and birds from mid-Summer to Fall.

There are 52 species of sunflowers, all native to North America and Mexico. This sunflower is 1 to 3 meters (ca. 39 to 118 inches) tall (cultivated forms often taller). The stem is stiff, and usually coarsely hairy (see photo D), often more than 2.5 centimeters (1 inches) in diameter.

A detailed description for Helianthus annuus, Common Sunflower, Southwest Desert Flora, Family, also called Annual Sunflower, Hopi Sunflower, Sunflower, Wild Sunflower (Spanish: Girasol, Mirasol, Flor de Sol).

2022年10月7日 · Wild sunflowers are the showiest of sunflowers, branching from the main stalk to provide many happy blooms. They provide provide many benefits for the birds, bees, and wildlife. They are a native species in many areas, and provide ample food …

Helianthus californicus is a species of sunflower known by the common name California sunflower. It is native to California and Baja California, where it grows in many types of habitat. This wild sunflower is an erect perennial growing from a …

2017年5月16日 · Many plants in the Asteracea (Sunflower family) are commonly referred to as sunflowers, especially those with showy, round, yellow flower heads that look like the sun. Below we will feature some Klamath-Siskiyou native plants belonging to the sunflower family.

2023年4月18日 · Wild sunflowers, native to North America for thousands of years, are smaller (2-5 inches in diameter) and come in various colors. They’re known for self-pollination. In contrast, sunflowers are larger (up to 18 inches in diameter) and …

Sunflower. Helianthus annuus. A perennial sunflower with year-round blossoms that can withstand very dry soil. Bright yellow flowers attract native pollinators.

Learn how to forage and harvest wild sunflowers, nature's golden bounty. Our guide teaches you to identify and locate these native species thriving in open fields, roadsides, and forest edges across North America.

Scientific Name: Helianthus annuus. Synonyms: Helianthus aridus, H. lenticularis. Common Names: Common Sunflower, Wild Sunflower. Duration: Annual. Growth Habit: Herb/Forb. Arizona Native Status: Native. Habitat: Desert, Upland, Mountain. It grows in on roadsides, in fields, along desert washes, and in grassy areas. Flower Color: Yellow rays.