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Asteraceae
Helianthus

not marked as a favorite taxon Helianthus argophyllus Torrey & A. Gray. Common name: Silverleaf Sunflower. Phenology: Jul-Oct. Habitat: Dunes and disturbed sandy soils. Distribution: Native of s. and se. TX. Heiser et al. (1969) noted a collection from NC, but stated their uncertainty as to its establishment. H. argophyllus is well-established near Captain Charlie's on Bald Head Island, Brunswick County, where it has apparently persisted and spread over the last 50 years (at least).

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Origin/Endemic status: Endemic

Synonymy ⓘ: = Bah, F, Fl7, FNA21, K4, S, SE1, Tx, WH3; = n/a — RAB. Basionym: Helianthus argophyllus Torr. & A.Gray 1842

Links to other floras: = Helianthus argophyllus - FNA21

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