Common Sunflower

Description:

Helianthus annuus, the common sunflower, is a large annual forb of the genus Helianthus grown as a crop for its edible oil and edible fruits. This sunflower species is also used as wild bird food, as livestock forage (as a meal or a silage plant), in some industrial applications, and as an ornamental in domestic gardens. Common sunflower is a widely branching, stout annual, 1 1/2-8 ft. tall, with coarsely hairy leaves and stems. The terminal flowers heads are large and showy, up to 5 in. across. References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helianthus... https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result...

Habitat:

Dry, open areas; disturbed sites, Urban locations Reference: https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result...

Notes:

I spotted several sunflower blooms in my backyard.