helianthus


Definition: Meaning of, helianthus in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˌhiːlɪˈanθəs /

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helianthus helianthuses
  1. any plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays
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helianthus used in phrases

  • Helianthus angustifolius (noun)
    1. sunflower of eastern North America having narrow leaves and found in bogs
  • Helianthus annuus (noun)
    1. annual sunflower grown for silage and for its seeds which are a source of oil; common throughout United States and much of North America
  • Helianthus giganteus (noun)
    1. very tall American perennial of central and the eastern United States to Canada having edible tuberous roots
  • Helianthus laetiflorus (noun)
    1. tall rough-leaved perennial with a few large flower heads; central United States
  • Helianthus maximilianii (noun)
    1. tall perennial of central United States to Canada having golden-yellow flowers
  • Helianthus petiolaris (noun)
    1. similar to the common sunflower with slender usually branching stems common in central United States
  • Helianthus tuberosus (noun)
    1. tall perennial with hairy stems and leaves; widely cultivated for its large irregular edible tubers
  • genus Helianthus (noun)
    1. genus of tall erect or branched American annual or perennial herbs with showy flowers: sunflowers
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