DNR - Western Sunflower (Helianthis occidentalis)

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Western Sunflower (Helianthis occidentalis)
Common Name: Western Sunflower Latin Name: Helianthis occidentalis Habitat: Dry woodlands, prairies, roadsides Blooms: Summer


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