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ASTERACEAE
Aster Family
Helianthus annuus  (common sunflower)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Helianthus: from the Greek helios (sun); annuus: annual
Native Plant
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Life Form
Annual Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
August-September
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Cultivated and occasionally escaping to disturbed areas
State Status
Non-indigenous
Piedmont Status
Non-indigenous
Coastal Plain Status
Non-indigenous
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
Native to the western plains
Coefficient of Conservatism
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Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
Parts used: Flower and Oil. Flowers were traditionally used internally as a tea for fevers. Oil used internally as a nutrient and for high cholesterol. Topically used in cosmetics, soaps, creams, as an emollient.
ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
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