| McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / SunflowerCommon
Fall Wildflower - Yellow & Orange Gallery Information: MCCD #(815) 338-6223 |
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Common Sunflower
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| Scientific Name: | Helianthus annuus
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| Habitat/Season: | Prairie / July-November
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| 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.
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