Helianthus cucumerifolius

Flower name
Helianthus cucumerifolius
Scientific name
Helianthus cucumerifolius
Alias矮性ヒマワリ, 姫向日葵
Place of originNorth America
Place of floweringGarden, Botanical Gardens, Park
Flowering seasonJuly, August, September
Language of flowerslonging

What is Helianthus cucumerifolius

Helianthus cucumerifolius (Scientific name: Helianthus cucumerifolius) is an annual plant native to North America in the sunflower genus Helianthus of the family Asteraceae. It is considered a naturalized plant in Japan. This is a smaller version of the sunflower (Helianthus annuus). in a smaller size. The sunflower is well branched and produces many yellow heads. The flowers are small in diameter and have bristly hairs on the stems and leaves.

Common name: Helianthus cucumerifolius, Scientific name: Helianthus cucumerifolius, Place of origin: North America, Plant height: 200- 300 cm, Leaf: Single leaf, Leaf shape: Heart-shaped, Leaf color: Green, Leaf inflorescence: Alternate, Leaf margin: Serrated, Radially symmetrical Flower, Corolla: head-shaped, Flower color: yellow, Flower diameter: 20-30 cm, Flowering season: July-September, Uses: garden planting, cut flowers, edible oil, seeds for food and feeding.