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Helianthus maximiliani Maximillian sunflower (1 Page of 5) The Helianthus maximiliani plant species is found in Central N. America - Minnesota and Manitoba to Saskatchewan, Missouri, Nebraska and Texas. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Maximillian sunflower. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Helianthus maximiliani Common Name: Maximillian sunflower Family: Compositae Author: Schrad. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 2.4 Mature Width: Habitat: Rich prairies[43], usually on drier soils[60].
Edible Uses: Tubers - raw or cooked[22, 46, 61, 257]. Similar in flavour to Jerusalem artichokes, but lower yielding.
Seed - raw or cooked[183].
An edible oil is obtained from the seed[183].
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