narrowleaf sunflower
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narrowleaf sunflower
Helianthus angustifolius
The narrowleaf sunflower is a bright and cheerful flower that grows tall with narrow leaves. It loves sunny places and attracts many happy bees and butterflies!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The narrowleaf sunflower has vibrant yellow ray petals surrounding a dark reddish-brown central disc. Its most distinct feature is its many very slender, grass-like leaves, setting it apart visually from other broad-leafed sunflowers.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusHelianthus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Ancient Native Americans historically gathered its underground tubers as a valuable food source.
Its extremely thin, grass-like leaves give this unique sunflower its "narrowleaf" name!
Unlike most sunflowers, this one actually loves wet feet and grows happily in soggy ground.
You can sometimes find these vibrant yellow flowers still blooming even after the first frosts!
Special abilities
Ability
Wetland Wonder
The narrowleaf sunflower can thrive in soggy soils and marshy areas, tolerating conditions most other plants cannot.
Ability
Underground Power-ups
It has edible tubers underground that store energy, helping it survive and regrow year after year.
Ability
Spreading Star
This plant can spread through underground stems called rhizomes, allowing it to colonize new spots.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 100-200 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 5-7 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late summer to fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Collects nectar and pollen, aiding reproduction
pollinates
Monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
Feeds on nectar, helping to spread pollen
eats
American Goldfinch
Carduelis tristis
Feeds on the plant's seeds in late fall and winter
eaten by
White-tailed deer
Odocoileus virginianus
Deer may browse on the leaves and stems
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
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 look but don't touch flowers without asking an adult first.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is narrowleaf sunflower?
100-200 cm
How wide does narrowleaf sunflower spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on narrowleaf sunflower?
5-7 cm
When does narrowleaf sunflower bloom?
Late summer to fall
Is narrowleaf sunflower edible?
Yes
Is narrowleaf sunflower toxic?
None
What is narrowleaf sunflower's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is narrowleaf sunflower pollinated?
Insect
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