Helianthus lenticularis Wild sunflower (Compositae)

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Helianthus lenticularis
Wild sunflower
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The Helianthus lenticularis plant species is found in N. America - Minnesota to North Dakota, Idaho, Missouri, Texas and California. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wild sunflower. Some home gardeners know the variety as H. annuus lenticularis.

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Latin Name:  Helianthus lenticularis
Common Name:  Wild sunflower
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Douglas.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Roadsides and waste places[71] in rich soils[43].

Edible Uses: Seed - raw or cooked[172]. The seed can be dried and ground into a powder then used with cereal flowers in making breads, cakes and rich soups[183]. An edible oil is obtained from the seed[183]. The roasted shells, after the starch has been removed, or the roasted seeds, can be used in preparing a coffee-like beverage[183].

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