Eggert's sunflower
Helianthus eggertii Small
Helianthus eggertii, known as Eggert's sunflower, is a North American species in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Tennessee, Kentucky, South Carolina, and Alabama. It was described by John Kunkel Small in 1903 and is notable for being delisted under the Endangered Species Act due to its recovery.
Description
Helianthus eggertii is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family, native to parts of the southeastern United States, including Tennessee, Kentucky, South Carolina, and Alabama. It was first described by John Kunkel Small in 1903. The species is recognized for its recovery from endangered status, leading to its delisting under the Endangered Species Act.
Other common names
Eggert's sunflower
Distribution
Alabama · Kentucky · Tennessee
