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There are 150 species of sunflower, including H. annuus, the giant sunflower from which we get seed and oil; and H. tuberosum, the roots of which form Jerusalem Artichokes. All species are tall and many can be invasive, but their bright yellow summer and fall flowers make up for any inconvenience.

Helianthus spp., Sunflower

All Pictures Copyright @1997Alice B. Russell.

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