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Revision as of 13:36, 21 October 2012
Helianthus annuus L.
| Order | Asterales |
|---|---|
| Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Helianthus |
2n = 34
Origin : United States and Mexico
wild and cultivated
| English | {{{english}}} |
|---|---|
| French | {{{french}}} |
Popular names
- English: sunflower
- French: tournesol
see more European names
Biology
Classification
Cultivars
History
- Historical illustrations
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Chrysanthemum perunianum (Dodoens 1568) -
Chrysanth. perunianum (Dodoens 1569) -
Chrysanthemum peruvianum (Dodoens 1583)
Il comes from the same wood engraving. It represents a cultivated type with only one big head. Leaves are drawn as alternate, although they are in fact opposite decussate.