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Helianthus atrorubens
Helianthus atrorubens L.
Purpledisk Sunflower
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Helianthus atrorubens var. alsodes
USDA Symbol: HEAT
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate , Ovate
Leaf Margin: Crenate , Serrate
Leaf Base: Cuneate , Truncate
Size Notes: Up to about 6 feet tall.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: AL , FL , GA , IL , KY , LA , MS , NC , SC , TN , VANative Distribution:
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Helianthus atrorubens in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Helianthus atrorubens in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Helianthus atrorubens
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-28Research By: SET