Helianthus giganteus

Plant Characteristics

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Read about Helianthus giganteus in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Helianthus giganteus, Linn. Indian Potato. St. 3-12 ft. high, stout: lvs. 3-7 in. long, lanceolate, very rough, serrate or nearly entire: fls. usually several, l ½ -3 in. broad, mostly long-stalked; rays 10-20, barely 1 in. long, cupped, pale yellow: seeds smooth. Aug.—Oct. Wet ground, Canada to Fla., west to Neb. B.\f. 7555. G.W. 2, p. 44: 7, p. 451; 8, p. 469. Var. subtuberosus, Brit. A northern form with unusually fleshy roots, which were formerly collected by Indians for food; hence "Indian potato." The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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References

• Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963

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