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Helianthus giganteus Flowerhead of Helianthus giganteus. Most sunflowers look pretty much the same in this view.<br /> <br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/100051/helianthus_giganteus.html" title="Helianthus giganteus"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3383/100051_thumb.JPG?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=2S84yAxaiZl0U5ueVxkScgj3jYk%3D" width="200" height="200" alt="Helianthus giganteus Floral bracts of Helianthus giganteus which are light green, long, narrow and finged along the margins. Geotagged,Giant sunflower,Helianthus giganteus,Summer,United States" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/100050/helianthus_giganteus.html" title="Helianthus giganteus"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3383/100050_thumb.JPG?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=0TdtpjPsPCtFBw5cv11omb2IpwI%3D" width="200" height="200" alt="Helianthus giganteus Helianthus giganteus stem and leaf attachment. Stems may be green, light red, or burgandy color. They are usually very hairy. leaves near the base of the stem are arranged in opposite pairs but become alternating closer to the flowers. Geotagged,Giant sunflower,Helianthus giganteus,Summer,United States" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/100049/helianthus_giganteus.html" title="Helianthus giganteus"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3383/100049_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=Kh0WNaVH30KMJImKBbmyqScyfLw%3D" width="200" height="106" alt="Helianthus giganteus Helianthus giganteus leaf showing margins and attachment. Geotagged,Giant sunflower,Helianthus giganteus,Summer,United States" /></a></figure> Geotagged,Giant sunflower,Helianthus giganteus,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Helianthus giganteus

Flowerhead of Helianthus giganteus. Most sunflowers look pretty much the same in this view.

Helianthus giganteus Floral bracts of Helianthus giganteus which are light green, long, narrow and finged along the margins. Geotagged,Giant sunflower,Helianthus giganteus,Summer,United States

Helianthus giganteus Helianthus giganteus stem and leaf attachment. Stems may be green, light red, or burgandy color. They are usually very hairy. leaves near the base of the stem are arranged in opposite pairs but become alternating closer to the flowers. Geotagged,Giant sunflower,Helianthus giganteus,Summer,United States

Helianthus giganteus Helianthus giganteus leaf showing margins and attachment. Geotagged,Giant sunflower,Helianthus giganteus,Summer,United States

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The Helianthus giganteus

"Helianthus giganteus", the giant sunflower or tall sunflower, is a species of "Helianthus" native to the eastern United States and eastern and central Canada, from Newfoundland west to Alberta south to Minnesota, Mississippi, and South Carolina.

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Similar species: Asterales
Species identified by Gary B
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By Gary B

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Uploaded Aug 17, 2020. Captured Aug 13, 2020 14:09 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
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  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/2.8
  • 1/790s
  • ISO250
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.