Helianthus agrestis is a species of sunflower known by the common name southeastern sunflower. It is one of 150 sunflower species in the genus Helianthus. It is found only in the states of Florida and Georgia in the southeastern United States. This plant is native to Florida. It grows in wet soil in marshes and pine flatwoods at elevations less than 50 meters (170 feet) elevation.
From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Southeastern Sunflower being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Helianthus angustifolius
- Helianthus paradoxus
- Helianthus simulans
- Helianthus silphioides
- Helianthus pauciflorus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Asterales
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Helianthus
- Species
- Helianthus agrestis
Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.
Check your photo