Helianthus hirsutus
Raf.
Paleleaf woodland sunflower
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Summary
Source: WikipediaHelianthus hirsutus is a North American species of sunflower known by the common name hairy sunflower. It is widespread across south-central Canada, the eastern and central United States, and northeastern Mexico. It ranges from Ontario south to Florida, Coahuila, and Nuevo León, and west as far as Minnesota, Nebraska, and Texas. Helianthus hirsutus is a perennial sometimes as much as 200 cm (almost 7 feet) tall, spreading by means of underground rhizomes. Leaves and stems are covered with stiff hairs. One plant can produce 1–7 flower heads, each with 10–15 yellow ray florets surrounding 40 or more yellow disc florets. The species grows in sunny locations in open forests or along the edges of forests.
Description
A temperate herb in the Asteraceae family suited to hardiness zones 4-9, native to North and South America where almost all 60 Helianthus species are edible.
Edible Uses
The roots are eaten raw or cooked.
Traditional Uses
The roots are eaten raw or cooked,
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 4-9.
Where It Grows
Canada, North America, USA,
Notes
Almost all Helianthus (60 species) in N and S America are edible.
Synonyms
References (4)
- Jackes, D. A., Edible Forest Gardens (As Helianthus decapetalus)
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 45
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/ (As Helianthus strumosus)
- Sp. pl. 2:905. 1753 (As Helianthus strumosus)
