helianthus

Helianthus annuus, a variety of sunflower

Meaning

Noun

Any plant, of the genus Helianthus, having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays; the sunflowers

Origin

From the genus name. Compare helio-, antho-.

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