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               Seedpod                                           Leaf                                            Stem                                        Seed                                          Habit

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Facts About this Plant:

Synonyms: Helianthus exilis
Lifespan: Annual
Zones: N/A
Type: Forb
Bloom Time: June - October
Status: Native
Range:


Helianthus bolanderi, or Serpentine Sunflower, is native to California and Oregon. It is an annual that grows in harsh, gravelly, or rocky sites, as well as clay or disturbed ground; it is known to prefer serpentine soils. It blooms from mid summer into late summer, with yellow flowers.

This plant looks similar to some other members of the genus. More information will be posted at a later time about differentiating other species.

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