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Helianthus tuberosus
Tall plant. Flowers have a yellow center that fades to brown as it ages. Yellow petals. Dark green ovoid leaves that ar rough in texture. Stems are reddish in color. Related to Sunflowers.
Whirlpool State Park, Niagara Falls, New York. Growing on the opposite side of a fence near the Niagara River. Native to eastern North America. Edible root.
Spotted on Aug 27, 2013
Submitted on Feb 25, 2014
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