Helianthus niveus
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Helianthus niveus is a species of sunflower known by the common names showy sunflower and snowy sunflower. It is native to northern Mexico and the southwestern United States from California to Texas. This is a taprooted annual or perennial sunflower growing to a maximum height over one meter. The leaves are oval or lance-shaped, often with irregular lobes or teeth, and are covered in soft white hairs. The flower heads are fringed with bright yellow ray florets up to 2.5 centimeters long and have a center of yellow to purple-red disc florets.
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