helianthus

See also: Helianthus

English

Wikispecies

Helianthus annuus, a variety of sunflower

Etymology

From the genus name. Compare helio- (“sun”), antho- (“flower”).

Pronunciation
  • English: IPA(key): /ˌhiːliːˈænθəs/

Noun

helianthus (plural helianthuses)

  1. Any plant, of the genus Helianthus, having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays; the sunflowers
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