Helianthus sp.

(hel-ee-CHRIS-um)
Common Name: Sunflower
Family: Compositae

Ornamental composite flowers mostly originating in North America, usually with large golden flowerheads. Helianthus annuus is the common sunflower which grows to eight feet in height. Its flowers have brown or black centers which are made up of seeds containing abundant oils.
Sunflower stems are often heavy and woody. The leaves and stems are hairy and are often coated with a sticky substance. They bloom mostly from the summer into the fall.

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