- Common sunflower - Wikipedia
In the binomial name Helianthus annuus, the genus name is derived from the Greek ἥλιος : hḗlios 'sun' and ἄνθος : ánthos 'flower' The species name annuus means 'annual' in Latin
- Helianthus - Wikipedia
Helianthus ( ˌhiːliˈænθəs ) [3] is a genus comprising around 70 species of annual and perennial flowering plants in the daisy family Asteraceae commonly known as sunflowers [4][5] Except for three South American species, the species of Helianthus are native to North America and Central America
- Sunflower | Description, Uses, Facts | Britannica
sunflower, (genus Helianthus), genus of nearly 70 species of herbaceous plants of the aster family (Asteraceae) Sunflowers are native primarily to North and South America, and some species are cultivated as ornamentals for their spectacular size and flower heads and for their edible seeds
- Common Sunflower - US Forest Service
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
- Sunflowers: Understanding Their Botanical Classification And . . .
Sunflowers are plants of the genus Helianthus, which is a part of the flowering plant family Asteraceae, also known as the aster or daisy family The common sunflower, Helianthus annuus, is an annual herb with a rough hairy stem that can grow up to 4 5 metres (15 feet) high
- Botanical Name of Sunflower - GeeksforGeeks
The genus name in the binomial nomenclature Helianthus annuus is derived from the Greek words helios, meaning ' sun ', and anthos, meaning ' flower ' Sunflowers are dicotyledonous which is a distinguishing property The leaf veins of these plants have a reticulated pattern
- The Beauty Of Sunflowers: Their True Name And Nature
Sunflowers, also known as Helianthus, are a genus of around 70 species of annual and perennial flowering plants in the daisy family Asteraceae The common sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is the best-known species and is cultivated in temperate regions and some tropical regions
- Helianthus Annuus, Common Sunflower - a Complete Guide (With Images)
Sunflowers are so-called from the Greek word, and their scientific name, Helianthus Helio means sun and Anthus means flower This is because they look like the sun and their young buds and blooms follow the sun too
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