Characteristics
Helianthus divaricatus L.
woodland sunflower
Dry to dry-mesic deciduous forests, thin forests, and woodlands as well as edges of these habitats. This species does best on dry rocky thinly forested slopes where the herbaceous vegetation is not very tall or dense but can be quite diverse. It can form large patches although it usually does not grow in dense stands.
Forb/herb
Perennial
Vascular
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Native
S5 (State Rank)
G5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Citation
Helianthus divaricatus L.
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Species Distribution Map
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Plant Photos
Photo By: Julie Lundren. Photo taken: Jefferson, NY: 0 January 1900
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Photo By: Julie Lundren. Photo taken: Jefferson, NY: 0 January 1900
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