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Wild Common Sunflower A common sunflower I found growing in a nature preserve near Devils Lake, North Dakota. Geotagged,Helianthus annuus,North Dakota,Sunflower,United States,Wildflowers Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Wild Common Sunflower

A common sunflower I found growing in a nature preserve near Devils Lake, North Dakota.

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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 travismorhardt
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By travismorhardt

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Uploaded Jan 20, 2014. Captured Jul 22, 2013 13:22 in Sweetwater Lake Loop, Saint Michael, ND 58370, USA.
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  • Canon PowerShot A2200
  • f/2.8
  • 1/60s
  • ISO80
  • 5mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.