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Common Sunflower

Helianthus annuus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Asterales ›Family: Asteraceae ›Genus: Helianthus

About

Helianthus annuus, the common sunflower, is a large annual forb of the genus Helianthus grown as a crop for its edible oil and edible fruits (sunflower seeds). This sunflower species is also used as bird food, as livestock forage (as a meal or a silage plant), and in some industrial applications. The plant was first domesticated in the Americas. Wild Helianthus annuus is a widely branched annual plant with many flower heads. The domestic sunflower, however,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Sunflower?
The scientific name of Common Sunflower is Helianthus annuus.
What kingdom does Common Sunflower belong to?
Common Sunflower belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Common Sunflower belong to?
Common Sunflower belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Common Sunflower belong to?
Common Sunflower belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Common Sunflower belong to?
Common Sunflower belongs to the order Asterales.
What family does Common Sunflower belong to?
Common Sunflower belongs to the family Asteraceae.
What genus does Common Sunflower belong to?
Common Sunflower belongs to the genus Helianthus.