Oneflower helianthella facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Helianthella uniflora |
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Helianthella
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H. uniflora
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| Helianthella uniflora (Nutt.) Torr. & A.Gray 1842
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Helianthella uniflora, also called the oneflower helianthella, is a type of plant found in North America. It is part of the sunflower family. This plant grows in the western parts of both the United States and Canada. You can find it from British Columbia all the way south to northern Arizona and New Mexico.
About the Oneflower Helianthella
The oneflower helianthella is a plant that does not have woody stems. Instead, its stems are soft, like many garden flowers. It can grow quite tall, reaching up to about 120 centimeters (4 feet) in height.
Where Does This Plant Grow?
This plant is native to western North America. It thrives in various habitats across the western United States and Canada. Its range stretches from the province of British Columbia in the north. It extends south into states like northern Arizona and northern New Mexico.
What Does the Oneflower Helianthella Look Like?
The leaves of the oneflower helianthella can be up to 25 centimeters (10 inches) long. Each leaf has three clear veins that run along its entire length.
This plant usually produces only one bright yellow flower head on each stem. Sometimes, you might see two or three flower heads on a single stem. These flower heads stand upright and do not hang down. Each flower head has between 11 and 21 bright yellow ray flowers. These are the petal-like parts around the edge. In the center, there are many small yellow disc flowers.
