Helenium mexicanum facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Helenium mexicanum |
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Helenium
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mexicanum
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Helenium mexicanum is a fascinating plant. It belongs to the sunflower family. People often call it cabezona. This plant grows naturally in Mexico and Central America. You can find it from places like Sonora and San Luis Potosí all the way south to Costa Rica.
This plant is a perennial. This means it lives for many years. It can grow quite tall, sometimes up to 150 centimeters (about 5 feet)! That's taller than many kids.
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What Does Helenium mexicanum Look Like?
Helenium mexicanum is a type of herb. It can have many yellow flowers. Each flower grows on its own thin stalk.
The Flowers
The center of each flower head is almost round. It's covered with many tiny disc flowers. These small flowers are yellow at the bottom. Their tips are often coffee-brown or red. Around the edge, there are usually 1 to 17 yellow ray flowers. These look like petals.
Where Does Helenium mexicanum Grow?
This plant is native to a large area. It thrives in many parts of Mexico. You can also find it in Central American countries. This wide range shows how adaptable it is.
See also
In Spanish: Helenium mexicanum para niños
