Perennial Sunflower

Helianthus × laetiflorus

The perennial sunflower is a plant in the family of Asteraceae. It is widespread in scattered locations across much of Canada from Newfoundland to British Columbia, and the central and eastern United States as far south as Texas and Georgia. This species is also commonly cultivated and may escape cultivation and be found in areas outside of its core range.
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Appearance

"Helianthus" × "laetiflorus" is a herbaceous plant with alternate, simple leaves, on green stems. The flowers are yellow, borne in late summer. This species is generally considered to be of hybrid origin, with the two parental species being "Helianthus tuberosus" and "Helianthus pauciflorus".

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderAsterales
FamilyAsteraceae
GenusHelianthus
SpeciesH. × laetiflorus
Photographed in
Colombia