Deceptive Sunflower
Helianthus petiolaris Nutt.
Helianthus petiolaris, commonly known as Deceptive Sunflower, is a species in the Asteraceae family. It was first described by Thomas Nuttall in 1821. The species is native to the Western United States but has spread eastward. It is sometimes regarded as a weed.
Description
Helianthus petiolaris is a plant species in the Asteraceae family, commonly referred to as Deceptive Sunflower. It was first described by Thomas Nuttall in 1821. The species is native to the Western United States but has expanded its range to the east. It is found in various regions including Belgium, the Netherlands, France, and parts of Europe and North America. The name petiolaris refers to the presence of a petiole. The plant is sometimes classified as a weed due to its spreading nature.
Other common names
Deceptive SunflowerKansas SunflowerLesser SunflowerPetioled SunflowerPlains SunflowerPrairie SunflowerPrarie SunflowerShowy Sunflower
Distribution
Belgium · Flemish Region · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · GB · MX · DK · Austria · Lithuania · Czech Republic · Denmark · European part of Russia · Sweden · England · SE · Vermont-US · CZ · NO · Global · LT · Alberta · Argentina Northeast · Arizona · Arkansas · Baltic States · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Delaware
Synonyms
Helianthus integrifoliusHelianthus integrifolius var. integrifoliusHelianthus patensHelianthus petiolaris var. patensHelianthus integrifolius var. gracilisHelianthus annuus subsp. petiolarisHelianthus petiolaris var. petiolaris
