giant sunflower

giant sunflower
a composite plant, Helianthus giganteus, of eastern North America, growing nearly 12 ft. (4 m) high and having very large yellow flower heads. Also called tall sunflower.

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  • Helianthus giganteus — ID 39259 Symbol Key HEGI Common Name giant sunflower Family Asteraceae Category Dicot Division Magnoliophyta US Nativity Native to U.S. US/NA Plant Yes State Distribution AL, CT, DC, DE, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH …   USDA Plant Characteristics

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