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fewleaf sunflower

Helianthus occidentalis Riddell
fewleaf sunflower
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Helianthus occidentalis, known as fewleaf sunflower, is a member of the Asteraceae family and is native to the Eastern and Central United States. It is found in regions such as the Great Lakes and the Ozarks, with populations extending as far as Massachusetts, Texas, and the Florida Panhandle. This species was first described in 1836 by Riddell.

Description

Helianthus occidentalis is a sunflower species that occurs in various states across the United States, including Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and others. It is part of the genus Helianthus, which includes numerous species of sunflowers. The plant is commonly referred to as fewleaf sunflower in English. Its distribution spans a wide geographic range, with notable populations in the Great Lakes Region and the Ozarks. The species was first published in 1836 by Riddell.

Other common names

western sunflowerfewleaf sunflower

Distribution

Arkansas · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Missouri · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Virginia · West Virginia · Wisconsin

Synonyms

Helianthus occidentalis var. occidentalis

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