Helianthus speciosus

Helianthus speciosus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Helianthus
Species: H. speciosus
Binomial name
Helianthus speciosus
Hook.
Synonyms[1]
  • Leighia speciosa (Hook.) DC.
  • Tithonia speciosa (Hook.) Hook. ex Griseb.

Helianthus speciosus is a Mexican species of sunflower in the daisy family, called the showy Mexican sunflower. It is native to the State of Michoacán in western Mexico.[2]

Helianthus speciosus has 3-lobed leaves and a large flowering head with red ray florets and yellow disc florets. The plant grows to a height of approximately 18 inches (1 1/2 feet or 45 cm).[2]

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