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Paleleaf Woodland Sunflower

Helianthus strumosus

Photo by Ryan Fezz
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Field Notes

Description:

Order: Asterales > Family: Asteraceae. Native to eastern North America, definitely the earliest blooming of all the perennial sunflowers of Florida. Its also unusual in its preference for more shade and its opposite leafs.

Notes:

Florida Museum of Natural History's Native Butterfly Garden

Reference Links:

Native Florida Wildflowers: Paleleaf Woodland Sunflower - Helianthus strumosus

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PublishedJuly 16, 2013

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