Status:
valid
Authors:
Small
Source:
gcc
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Torreya 2: 74 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037051
Common Names
- Helianthus Carnosus
- Rough Sunflower
- Hairy Sunflower
Description
Helianthus carnosus (also called Carnose Sunflower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in dry, sunny fields and is characterized by its ovate leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Helianthus carnosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helianthus carnosus is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and yellow rays. The seed is a small, black, oval seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two to three leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helianthus carnosus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Helianthus carnosus
Helianthus carnosus is native to the eastern United States and can be found in moist, open woodlands and grasslands.
Helianthus carnosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helianthus carnosus?
Helianthus carnosus
What is the family of Helianthus carnosus?
Asteraceae
Where is Helianthus carnosus found?
It is found in the United States and Canada.
Species in the Helianthus genus
Helianthus mollis,
Helianthus luxurians,
Helianthus simulans,
Helianthus cusickii,
Helianthus arizonensis,
Helianthus californicus,
Helianthus petiolaris,
Helianthus hirsutus,
Helianthus divariserratus,
Helianthus decapetalus,
Helianthus grosseserratus,
Helianthus porteri,
Helianthus cinereus,
Helianthus occidentalis,
Helianthus exilis,
Helianthus silphioides,
Helianthus resinosus,
Helianthus microcephalus,
Helianthus laetiflorus,
Helianthus floridanus,
Helianthus carnosus,
Helianthus anomalus,
Helianthus salicifolius,
Helianthus dissectifolius,
Helianthus paradoxus,
Helianthus deserticola,
Helianthus divaricatus,
Helianthus radula,
Helianthus pumilus,
Helianthus smithiorum,
Helianthus laciniatus,
Helianthus ambiguus,
Helianthus ambiguus,
Helianthus angustifolius,
Helianthus laevigatus,
Helianthus glaucus,
Helianthus strumosus,
Helianthus pauciflorus,
Helianthus ciliaris,
Helianthus maximiliani,
Helianthus glaucophyllus,
Helianthus annuus,
Helianthus bolanderi,
Helianthus tuberosus,
Helianthus giganteus,
Helianthus alexidis,
Helianthus heterophyllus,
Helianthus verticillatus,
Helianthus praecox,
Helianthus schweinitzii,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,