fleshy sunflower
Helianthus carnosus Small
Helianthus carnosus, known as fleshy sunflower, is a species of sunflower in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Florida, where it is found only in the northeastern part of the state. The species was first described in 1902 by Small.
Description
Helianthus carnosus is a rare North American sunflower species that occurs exclusively in the northeastern region of Florida. It is also referred to by the common names lakeside sunflower and flatwoods sunflower. This species belongs to the genus Helianthus and is part of the Asteraceae family. Its limited distribution highlights its regional significance within the state.
Other common names
fleshy sunflowerlakeside sunflower
Distribution
Florida
