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Beach Sunflower

Helianthus debilis

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Field Notes

Description:

The beach sunflower is a ground cover plant used for sand dune stabilization. It also attracts butterflies.

Habitat:

Beaches and dunes along the east coast of FL and the US gulf coast

Notes:

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fp245
http://www.floridata.com/ref/h/heli_deb.cfm

Reference Links:

Helianthus debilis Nutt., Helianthus

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