- 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
- Sunflower | Description, Uses, Facts | Britannica
Sunflower, genus of nearly 70 species of herbaceous plants of the aster family Sunflowers are native primarily to North and South America, and some species are cultivated as ornamentals for their spectacular size and flower heads
- Common Sunflower - US Forest Service
Common sunflower is a member of the Asteraceae, the Sunflower family In older manuals and guides, this family is called the Compositae because the 'flowers' are a composite of many flowers, often of different types
- Botanical Name of Sunflower - GeeksforGeeks
The botanical name of sunflower "Helianthus annuus" indicates its genus (Helianthus) and species (annuus) With its nutritious seeds used in cooking, as animal fodder, and for biodiesel production, the sunflower continues to play a vital role in various industries and ecosystems
- 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
- Sunflower - Helianthus annuus | Kew
The common sunflower is part of the Aster family, which also includes artichoke, lettuce, chamomile and safflower While they are famous for growing to tall heights, there are dwarf cultivars of sunflowers that are suitable for smaller spaces
- Sunflower Scientific Name: Helianthus annuus Explained - Vedantu
This name is part of the binomial nomenclature system, which gives a unique two-part name to every species The first part, Helianthus, represents the genus, and the second part, annuus, represents the specific species
- 2. 52: Sunflower - Helianthus annuus - Biology LibreTexts
There are roughly 70 species, both annual and perennial, with H annuus (an annual) being the most important crop species A perennial species ( H tuberosus ) called Jerusalem artichoke, is occasionally grown for its edible tubers
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