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Thinleaf Sunflower

Scientific Name: Helianthus decapetalus L.
Synonym: Helianthus scrophulariifolius, Helianthus tracheliifolius
Family: Asteraceae

Helianthus decapetalus var multiflorus (an hybrid with H. annuus) in Curtis Botanical Magazine

Origin: Eastern USA

Growth Habits: Up to 5 feet tall (1.5 m.), lanceolate or ovate leaves, up to 8 inches long (20 cm.)

Flowers: Yellow flowers, up to 3 inches wide (7.5 cm.)

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