savannah sneezeweed
Helenium vernale Walter
Helenium vernale, known as savannah sneezeweed, is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The species was first described in 1788 by Walter.
Description
Helenium vernale is a member of the Asteraceae, commonly known as the aster or daisy family. It is found in several southeastern U.S. states, where it grows in natural habitats. The plant is recognized by its common name, savannah sneezeweed, and is part of the Helenium genus. It is a native species and is not known to occur outside its native range.
Other common names
savannah sneezeweed
Distribution
Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi · North Carolina · South Carolina
Synonyms
Helenium denticulatumHelenium leptopodaHelenium heleniumHelenium decurrensLeptopoda puberula var. puberulaHelenium nuttalliiHelenium nuttallii var. nuttalliiLeptopoda puberula
