| Helianthus occidentalis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Helianthus |
| Species: | H. occidentalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Helianthus occidentalis Riddell |
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Helianthus occidentalis (Few-Leaf Sunflower) is a species of sunflower found in the eastern United States. It differs from other, similar species by its sparse leaves, most of which are basal. This perennial flower reaches heights from two to five feet.