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Helianthus annuus (common sunflower) A feral plant at the edge of a plowed field. The moth Feltia jaculifera is nectaring on the flowers. Eudicot,Feltia jaculifera,Geotagged,Helianthus annuus,Summer,United States,angiosperm,asteraceae,common sunflower,dicot Click/tap to enlarge

Helianthus annuus (common sunflower)

A feral plant at the edge of a plowed field. The moth Feltia jaculifera is nectaring on the flowers.

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The Common Sunflower

"Helianthus annuus", the common sunflower, is a large annual forb of the genus "Helianthus" grown as a crop for its edible oil and edible fruits. This sunflower species is also used as wild bird food, as livestock forage, in some industrial applications, and as an ornamental in domestic gardens.

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

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Uploaded Sep 10, 2021. Captured Sep 6, 2021 14:16 in 2866 Poplar River Rd, Poplar, WI 54864, USA.
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  • SAMSUNG-SM-G930A
  • f/1.7
  • 1/2447s
  • ISO50
  • 4.2mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.