Helianthus decapetalus
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| Helianthus decapetalus | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Helianthus |
| Species: | H. decapetalus |
| Binomial name | |
| Helianthus decapetalus L. | |
Helianthus decapetalus (known by the common name Thinleaf Sunflower), is a perennial mid-summer to early fall flowering forb, native to the Eastern United States.[1] It grows in habitats such as floodplain forests and riverbanks,[2] The yellow flowers attract many kinds of insects, including bees and butterflies, some of which, such as the Painted Lady and the Silvery Checkerspot, use the plant as a larval host. The seeds provide a source of food for birds.[3]
References
- ↑ "Plants Profile for Helianthus decapetalus (thinleaf sunflower)". Retrieved January 24, 2014. USDA, NRCS. 2014. The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov). National Plant Data Team, Greensboro, NC 27401-4901 USA.
- ↑ "Digital Atlas of the Virginia Flora | Helianthus decapetalus L.". Retrieved January 24, 2014. Virginia Botanical Associates. (2014). Digital Atlas of the Virginia Flora (http://www.vaplantatlas.org). c/o Virginia Botanical Associates, Blacksburg.
- ↑ "Ten-Petal Sunflower (Helianthus decapetalus)". Retrieved January 24, 2014. Copyright © 2002-2012 Dr. John Hilty. Illinois Wildflowers (http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info)
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