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.