Helianthus
- noun
- /ˈhɛliˌænθəs/
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Helianthus
- I planted several Helianthus species in my backyard, and they created a stunning display of color.
Examples
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The garden was filled with vibrant Helianthus flowers that attracted many bees.
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Keywords: Helianthus annuus; salicylic acid; ascorbic acid; drought stress.
Academic text (2014) -
During the summer, Helianthus plants bloom, providing bright yellow flowers that are a favorite among pollinators.
Synonyms
A tall plant like a sunflower with large yellow petals and a dark centre
Compounds
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A tall plant with large yellow flowers that makes seeds for food and oil
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A tall plant that lives for several years with large yellow flowers in open fields
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A type of sunflower with thin, branching stems that grows in sandy places in the central United States
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A tall plant like a sunflower that people grow for edible tubers
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A tall wild sunflower with narrow leaves and bright yellow flowers that grows in wet places in eastern North America
Surface Forms
Etymology
Helianthus comes from the Greek parts helios ('sun') and anthos ('flower'), so it literally means 'sun-flower'. That's why Helianthus is the name for the sunflower and its close relatives, plants that look like the sun and often turn toward the light.
