Helianthus niveus
(Benth.) Brandegee
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Summary
Source: WikipediaHelianthus niveus is a species of sunflower known by the common names showy sunflower and snowy sunflower. It is native to northern Mexico (Sonora, Baja California, Baja California Sur) and the Southwestern United States (Southern California, Arizona, New Mexico, and West Texas). Helianthus niveus is a taprooted annual or perennial sunflower growing to a maximum height over 1 m (40 in). The leaves are oval or lance-shaped, often with irregular lobes or teeth, and are covered in soft, white hairs. The flower heads are fringed with 13-21 bright yellow ray florets up to 2.5 cm (1 in) long surrounding a center of yellow to purple-red disc florets.
Description
An herbaceous plant in the daisy family (Asteraceae) with edible seeds. It is native to warm temperate and subtropical regions and grows in arid places.
Edible Uses
The seeds are eaten.
Distribution
It is a warm temperate or subtropical plant. It grows in arid places.
Where It Grows
Mexico,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Felger, R. S. 1980, Vegetation and Flora of the Gran Desierti, Sonora, Mexico. Desert Plants 2(2). Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. p 9
