Helianthus annuus (common sunflower)

Feral plant growing at the edge of a plowed field.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Hah, given how appealing the flower head of this plant is, this is the first photo of the actual leaf. Well done! Posted 3 years ago
1. Gary B
  
  Lion
  
  The leaves of H. annuus is very different from other Helianthus species which are usually long and narrow. I've got another one to post once (or if) I can figure out what species it is. It is a perennial with long narrow leaves that are folded. I just need to make a quick stop along the highway this weekend. Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    That's a great insight, as I know species in this genus have often been confused with each other based on just the flower head alone. Posted 3 years ago

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