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Helianthus microcephalus
Helianthus microcephalus Torr. & A. Gray
Small Woodland Sunflower
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: HEMI3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate , Opposite
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate
Leaf Pubescence: Tomentose
Leaf Margin: Entire , Serrate
Leaf Base: Cuneate
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 , AR , CT , FL , GA , IL , IN , KY , LA , MD , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , NJ , OH , PA , SC , TN , VA , WVNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | UPL | UPL | FACU | FACU |
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
Additional resources
USDA: Find Helianthus microcephalus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Helianthus microcephalus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Helianthus microcephalus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2017-08-04Research By: SET