ashy sunflower
Helianthus mollis Lam.
Helianthus mollis, commonly known as ashy sunflower, is a species in the Asteraceae family. It is native to much of the United States and Canada, particularly the Great Lakes region, and is found in Ontario, extending south to Texas and Alabama. It also occurs along the Atlantic Coast from Maine to Georgia, though these populations are likely introduced. The species is considered locally endangered in Ohio.
Description
Helianthus mollis, described by Lam. in 1789, is a sunflower species in the Asteraceae family. It is native to a wide range across the United States and Canada, including Ontario and extending southward to Texas and Alabama. The plant is also found along the Atlantic Coast from Maine to Georgia, but these populations are believed to be introduced. Despite its broad distribution, the species is listed as locally endangered in the state of Ohio.
Other common names
ashy sunflowersoft sunflower
Distribution
Ontario · AT · SE · CA
Synonyms
Helianthus mollis f. mollisHelianthus mollis var. cordatusHelianthus mollis var. mollis
