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Helianthus occidentalis subsp. occidentalis

Fewleaf Sunflower, Western Sunflower
Also known as: Helianthus dowellianus M.A.Curtis +3 more
  • Helianthus dowellianus M.A.Curtis
  • Helianthus illinoensis Gleason
  • Helianthus occidentalis var. dowellianus (M.A.Curtis) Torr. & A.Gray
  • Helianthus occidentalis var. illinoensis (Gleason) F.C.Gates
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Botanical Family: Asteraceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Helianthus occidentalis subsp. occidentalis (commonly known as Fewleaf Sunflower or Western Sunflower) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. Found natively in North America, this subspecies is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Helianthus occidentalis, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Base Species & Variations

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