Helianthus
Helianthus
Helianthus (/ˌhiːliˈænθəs/; from the Greek words 'helios' meaning sun and 'anthos' meaning flower) is a genus of plants comprising about 70 species in the family Asteraceae. The common names "sunflower" and "common sunflower" typically refer to the popular annual species Helianthus annuus, whose round flower heads in combination with the ligules look like the sun.
Etymology
The genus name Helianthus is derived from two Greek words, 'helios' meaning sun and 'anthos' meaning flower. The name is a reference to the round flower heads of this genus that resemble the sun.
Species
The genus includes several species, the most well-known of which is Helianthus annuus, the common sunflower. Other species include Helianthus tuberosus, also known as the Jerusalem artichoke, and Helianthus maximiliani, the Maximilian sunflower.
Related Terms
- Asteraceae: The family to which the genus Helianthus belongs. It is commonly referred to as the aster, daisy, or sunflower family.
- Helianthus annuus: The most well-known species of the genus Helianthus, commonly known as the common sunflower.
- Helianthus tuberosus: A species of sunflower also known as the Jerusalem artichoke.
- Helianthus maximiliani: A species of sunflower known as the Maximilian sunflower.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Helianthus
- Wikipedia's article - Helianthus
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