Narrowleaf sunflower facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Narrowleaf sunflower |
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Helianthus
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angustifolius
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Helianthus angustifolius is a type of sunflower that has a few common names. People often call it the narrowleaf sunflower or the swamp sunflower. It's a beautiful plant known for its bright yellow flowers.
About the Narrowleaf Sunflower
This sunflower naturally grows in the southern and eastern parts of the United States. You can find it in all the states along the coast, from Texas all the way up to Long Island in New York. It also grows inland, reaching as far as Missouri. This plant loves wet places, especially in areas near the coast.
What the Narrowleaf Sunflower Looks Like
The narrowleaf sunflower is a perennial herb. This means it's a plant that lives for more than two years. It can grow quite tall, sometimes reaching up to 150 centimeters (about 5 feet). Its leaves are long and thin, growing up to 15 centimeters (6 inches) long.
This plant is often grown in gardens because of its pretty flowers. Each plant can produce many flower heads, usually between 3 and 16. Each flower head has two main parts:
- The bright yellow "petals" around the outside are called ray florets. There are usually 10 to 20 of these.
- The center part of the flower is made up of at least 75 tiny flowers called disc florets.
