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Sawtooth Sunflower

Helianthus grosseserratus M.Martens
Sawtooth Sunflower
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Helianthus grosseserratus, commonly called sawtooth sunflower, is a perennial species in the Asteraceae family. It is characterized by its large flowering head (inflorescence).

Description

Helianthus grosseserratus is a member of the genus Helianthus and is found across various regions including British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, and several U.S. states such as Arkansas, Connecticut, and Illinois. It was first described in 1840 by M.Martens. The plant is known for its large inflorescence and is part of the Asteraceae family, a widely distributed group of flowering plants.

Other common names

Sawtooth SunflowerThick-Tooth SunflowerThick-Toothed Sunflower

Distribution

British Columbia · Ontario · Quebec · DK · SE · Vermont-US · Global · CA · LT · Arkansas · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Georgia · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Mississippi · Missouri · Nebraska · New Hampshire · New Jersey

Synonyms

Helianthus grosseserratus var. grosseserratusHelianthus grosseserratus f. grosseserratusHelianthus grosseserratus subsp. grosseserratusHelianthus instabilisHelianthus grosseserratus var. hypoleucusHelianthus grosseserratus subsp. maximus

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