California sunflower
Helianthus californicus DC.
Helianthus californicus, a North American sunflower species, is native to California and Baja California. It grows in diverse habitats, including grasslands, riparian areas, and coastal foothills. A member of the Asteraceae family, it forms dense colonies and contributes to the region's ecology as a wild, native plant.
Description
Helianthus californicus, described in 1836, is a wild sunflower species found in California and Baja California. It thrives in various environments and is part of the Asteraceae family. Unlike the domesticated Helianthus annuus, this species is native and plays a role in supporting local ecosystems. It is known as the California sunflower in English and is distributed across the global range, with a focus on the northwest regions of Mexico and California.
Other common names
California sunflower
Distribution
Global · California · Mexico Northwest
Synonyms
Helianthus californicus var. californicus
