NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Helianthus resinosus
Resinous Sunflower, Resindot Sunflower
Scientific Name: |
Helianthus resinosus |
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Genus: |
Helianthus |
Species Epithet: |
resinosus |
Common Name: |
Resinous Sunflower, Resindot Sunflower |
Plant Type |
Herb/Wildflower |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Asteraceae (Aster Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Invasive Status: |
(*Key) |
Size: |
1-3 ft., 3-6 ft., 6-12 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
Yellow |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day, Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Dry, Moist |
Bloom Time: |
June, July, August, September, October |
Growing Area: |
Mountains, Piedmont, Sandhills, Coastal Plain |
Habitat Description: |
Woodlands, thickets, roadsides. Uncommon throughout NC. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Alternate, Opposite |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Important for Wildlife |
Landscape Value: |
Suitable for home landscapes |
State Rank: |
S3: Vulnerable (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G4 - Apparently Secure, G5 - Secure (*Key) |
Notes: |
Leaves opposite on lower part of the stem and alternate above. The key character of this sunflower is the abundant yellow resin dots or glands on leaves and heads. |
Larry Mellichamp |
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Larry Mellichamp |
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