alkali sunflower
Helianthus laciniatus A.Gray
Helianthus laciniatus, commonly known as alkali sunflower, is a North American species in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and north-central Mexico, including regions such as New Mexico, Texas, and parts of Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, and Mexico Southwest. This species is fairly common in the Chihuahuan Desert. It was first described by A.Gray in 1849.
Description
Helianthus laciniatus is a sunflower species belonging to the genus Helianthus. It is adapted to arid environments and is found in desert regions, particularly the Chihuahuan Desert. The plant is native to parts of the southwestern United States and north-central Mexico. Its distribution includes states and regions like New Mexico, Texas, and various parts of Mexico. The species was first published in 1849 by A.Gray.
Other common names
jagged-edge sunfloweralkali sunflower
Distribution
Mexico Central · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Northwest · Mexico Southwest · New Mexico · Texas
Synonyms
Helianthus crenatusHelianthus heiseriHelianthus laciniatus subsp. laciniatus
