prairie sunflower

Helianthus petiolaris

The prairie sunflower is a bright and cheerful flower that loves to grow in sunny places. Its big yellow petals and brown center make it look like a little sun shining in the grass!

Hábitat: Grasslands

Aspecto

The prairie sunflower has bright yellow ray petals surrounding a reddish-brown central disk of tiny florets. Its stems are hairy and rough to the touch, often branching. The leaves are typically triangular or lance-shaped, appearing rugged.

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prairie sunflower

Categoría

Plantas

Rareza

Common

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Datos interesantes

Each big 'flower' is actually hundreds of tiny flowers packed together!

Its scientific name, Helianthus petiolaris, means 'sun flower with small stalks'!

Native Americans historically used parts of this sunflower for food and dye!

This tough plant can grow even in dry, sandy, or disturbed soils!

Habilidades especiales

Prairie sunflower has a long taproot that helps it find water deep underground, surviving dry prairie conditions.

Young prairie sunflowers can turn their heads to follow the sun, getting maximum energy for growth.

Prairie sunflower produces hundreds of seeds that help it reproduce widely and feed many prairie creatures.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 30-180 cm
Extensión: 30-60 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 5-10 cm
Temporada de floración: Summer to early fall
Comestible: Sí
Toxicidad: Ninguna
Ciclo de vida: Anual
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

gathers nectar and pollen from its flowers.

pollinates

common eastern bumble bee

Bombus impatiens

collects pollen and nectar, aiding reproduction.

eaten by

American Goldfinch

Carduelis tristis

feasts on the tiny, oil-rich seeds.

eaten by

deer mouse

Peromyscus maniculatus

eats its protein-rich seeds.

Rasgos

Floración

Las plantas con flores son cualquier planta que produce flores como parte de su ciclo reproductivo.

Floración de verano

Las plantas de floración de verano producen sus flores durante la temporada estival, a menudo aportando un color vibrante cuando muchas otras plantas ya han terminado de florecer.