Helianthus occidentalis
fewleaf sunflower, western sunflower
Family
Asteraceae
Leaf Arrangement
opposite
Leaf Attachment
petiolate
Leaf Margin
entire, crenate, dentate
Leaf Type
simple
Leaf Shape
elliptic, lanceolate, ovate
Growth Form
forb
Flower Color
yellow
Flower Month
August - October
Height (meters)
0.7 - 1.5
Milky Sap
No
Armed/Unarmed
Unarmed
Origin
native
Lifespan
perennial
Wetland Class
FACU
Habitat
Dry sandy soil and sandy river bottom.