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Helianthus neglectus

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Helianthus neglectus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Helianthus
Species:
H. neglectus
Binomial name
Helianthus neglectus
Heiser 1958 not Otto ex A.Gray 1884

Helianthus neglectus is a species of sunflower known by the common names neglected sunflower. It is native to the southwestern United States in southeastern New Mexico and West Texas.[1]

Helianthus neglectus grows on sand dunes and other sandy soil. This wildflower is an annual herb up to 200 cm (almost 7 ft) tall, growing from a thick, fleshy taproot. One plant produces one to five flower heads containing 21-31 yellow ray florets surrounding 150 or more red or purple disc florets.[2][3]

Helianthus neglectus hybridizes with several other species in the region: H. annuus, H. debilis, and H. petiolaris.[3]

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