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List by Scientific Name - List by Common Name

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower, mirasol

Life form2, 3: forb, annual
Habitat: disturbed areas
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf arrangement3: alternate
leaf format3: simple
leaf shape3: triangular
leaf surface3: rough
Flower color2: yellow and brown
Armament2, 3: spineless
Family1, 2, 3: Asteraceae (sunflower family)
Conserved or Obsolete Family1: Compositae (composite family)
Status: rare,introduced
Location where collected or observed:
      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

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