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Asteraceae / Kikuka |
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Notes For Reference:- |
Species, Varieties, or Forms in the Genus
Helianthus:
Helianthus strumosus /
Inukikuimo
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Helianthus strumosus / Inukikuimo イヌキクイモ |
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Helianthus strumosus is
a perennial, growing to a height of 1-2m, originating in North-East
America, with fusiform tubers underground and almost no hairs on the
stems. The phyllotaxis is alternate; leaves are broadly lanceolate
to long-oblong, tinged with greenish gray, with serrations on the
margins. The branch tips generate 5-10 cm across capitula,
comprising ligulate and tubular flowers. The ligulate flowers, which
are terminal and pointed, are yellow and 8-15 in number. Bloom time:
July-October. |
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