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Fall Wildflower - Yellow & Orange Gallery
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SunflowerCommon Common Name:
Common Sunflower
 
 
Scientific Name: Helianthus annuus

 

Habitat/Season: Prairie / July-November

 

Comment: Native This flower is much smaller than the commonly cultivated Russian Giant sunflower. It has been used for seeds, cooking oil and hair dressing.