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cucumberleaf sunflower
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cucumberleaf sunflower
Helianthus debilis
The cucumberleaf sunflower is a bright yellow flower that loves to grow in sunny places. Its large, cheerful petals attract bees and butterflies, making gardens lively and fun!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The cucumberleaf sunflower has bright yellow ray petals surrounding a dark brownish-purple central disk. Its deeply lobed, rough-textured leaves distinctively resemble those of a cucumber plant, giving it a unique appearance among sunflowers, which are often smaller and more branched.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusHelianthus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Each big 'flower' is actually hundreds of tiny blossoms packed together!
Its seeds are a super tasty treat for birds, like tiny, nutritious snacks!
Some people call it Beach Sunflower because it loves salty coastal spots!
This tough plant can grow in sandy soils where many other flowers struggle!
Special abilities
Ability
Pollinator Magnet
Cucumberleaf sunflowers produce bright petals and sweet nectar that attract bees and butterflies, helping them spread their pollen!
Ability
Drought Dodger
This sunflower has a long, deep taproot that helps it find water far underground, letting it grow in dry, sandy soils.
Ability
Rapid Grower
It grows quickly from seed to flower in just one season, allowing it to produce many seeds before winter arrives.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 60-200 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 3-8 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer-fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen
pollinates
monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
feeds on nectar
eaten by
American goldfinch
Carduelis tristis
eats ripe seeds
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always enjoy flowers from a distance and don't pick them, so they can keep growing!
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is cucumberleaf sunflower?
60-200 cm
How wide does cucumberleaf sunflower spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on cucumberleaf sunflower?
3-8 cm
When does cucumberleaf sunflower bloom?
Summer-fall
Is cucumberleaf sunflower edible?
Yes
Is cucumberleaf sunflower toxic?
None
What is cucumberleaf sunflower's lifecycle?
Annual
How is cucumberleaf sunflower pollinated?
Insect
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