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Sunflower

Helianthus sp.

Photo by shebebusynow
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Field Notes

Description:

a very short sunflower with a relatively large head

Habitat:

high on Mt Diablo in east San Francisco Bay area

Species ID Suggestions

Sunflower

Helianthus anus
Gaurab
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Sunflower
King_of_war02
1

Comments (2)
shebebusynow
I agree it's a sunflower, Helianthus sp., but was hoping someone could name this variety which I suspect is unique to the Mt. Diablo area.

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Flowers of North America

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PublishedApril 10, 2011

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