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helianthus

he·liant·hus

UK/ˌhiːliːˈænθəs/ uncommon

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any plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays

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From the genus name. Compare helio- (“sun”), antho- (“flower”).

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