Helianthus occidentalis
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Helianthus occidentalis (Few-Leaf Sunflower) is a species
of sunflower
found in the eastern United States. It differs from other, similar species by its sparse leaves, most of which are basal. This perennial flower reaches heights from two to five feet.
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
of sunflower
Helianthus
Helianthus L. is a genus of plants comprising 52 species in the Asteraceae family, all of which are native to North America, with some species Helianthus L. is a genus of plants comprising 52 species in the Asteraceae family, all of which are native to North America, with some species Helianthus...
found in the eastern United States. It differs from other, similar species by its sparse leaves, most of which are basal. This perennial flower reaches heights from two to five feet.