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Scientific name

Helianthus annuus L.

Family

Asteraceae

Japanese

ヒマワリ

English

Common sunflower

General information

flowering period

Monthly blossoming season, distribution

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12

Leaves

big, alternate, petiole long, cordate ovate or elliptic ovate, margin with big teeth, 3-veined

Inflorescences

Capitula

Habit

wet place

Distribution

Garden plant

English common name

sunflower

Life cycle

Annual

Flowering

Aug.-Sep.

Height

ca. 2m

Flower color

Ray flowers bright yellow; tubular flowers brown or yellow

Seed

Achene obovate or subrounded

Use

ornamental plants, Seeds are used for oil, material of soap, Seeds are cure for headache etc.

Involucre

hemishpere; Phyllaries ovate lanceolate

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Date of photo

Location of photo

print cameraman

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Specimen Information More Specimen Information

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  [EWUA200105071083]

  1972-09-18 / / 이화여대 생물학과

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  [KWNA200105251022]

  / / 강원대 생물학과

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