Sawtooth Sunflower

Helianthus grosseserratus

 

How it's classified:

  Plant Type:

  forb

 Plant Family:

   Composite

How it looks:

  Flower Color:

  yellow

  Height:

  tall

 Blooming Months:

 July August September October

Where, when and how often it grows and if it's native to Fermilab:

Typical Habitat:

   woodland edge

  Growth Pattern:

  perennial

 How Common:

  common

 Native to Fermilab:

 Yes

Comments:

Grows on disturbed areas, such as embankments. It is often found along roadsides, in young prairies and in weedy areas in the late summer. Look at the little disc flowers in the button on the second slide.

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