Helianthus longifolius Pursh. Common name: Longleaf Sunflower. Phenology: Aug-Oct. Habitat: Sandstone and granite glades and woodlands, loamy to xeric longleaf pine sandhills. Distribution: This species is apparently rare, occurring in ne. AL, nw. GA, south to sw. GA.
Origin/Endemic status: Endemic
Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA21, K4, S, SE1; >< Helianthus longifolius Pursh — RAB, misidentification
Links to other floras: = Helianthus longifolius - FNA21
Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FAC
Heliophily ⓘ: 9
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