 Photo Courtesy of K. Hubeny |
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| Common Name(s) | Swamp Sunflower | ||||
| Scientific Name | Helianthus angustifolius | ||||
| Family | Asteraceae | ||||
| Location/Vegetative Zone | Salt Marsh | ||||
| Flowering Period | Mid-fall through early-winter | ||||
| Identifying Characteristics | 6-10 feet tall, daisy-like yellow flowers | ||||
Description
- Perennial flowering plant
- Leaves are green and 4-10 inches long, arranged opposite on the upper part of the stem and alternating near the base
- Flowers are daisy-like in shape and yellow in color, growing 5-10 cm in diameter
- They bloom in mid-fall through early-winter
- Tubes vary in color from brown, white, red or purple
Location
Medicinal Uses
- Swamp Sunflower is a folk remedy for diabetes, due to the fructose content.
Cultural Uses
- Ornamental throughout many cultures
Sources
Cornett, Peggy. “Swamp Sunflower”. Monticello. UNESCO. 2008. Web.
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