Helianthus Speciosus
Helianthus speciosus is a Mexican species of sunflower in the family Asteraceae, called the showy Mexican sunflower. It is native to the state of Michoacán in western Mexico.
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Helianthus |
| Species: | H. speciosus |
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Helianthus speciosus has 3-lobed leaves and a large flowering head with red ray florets and yellow disc florets. The plant grows to a height of approximately 18 inches (1 1/2 feet or 45 cm).
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