Group Name:
Angiosperms: Dicotyledons
Family Name:
Asteraceae (Compositae)
Genus:
Helianthus L. L.
Species:
Helianthus annuus L.
Species Common Name:
Common sunflower
Habitat:
Roadsides; fields; along railroads; disturbed, open ground
Abundance and Distribution:
Common western half; frequent eastern half
Origin:
Native
Link to this record:
http://uipress.lib.uiowa.edu/vpi/DetailsPage.aspx?species_id=SPEd1e2680