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Helianthus occidentalis ssp. plantagineus - Shinner's sunflower


Family: Asteraceae

Status:    Global Rank: G5T2T3
State Rank: S1

Habitat: Riparian areas or open rocky areas disturbed by periodic flooding or other disturbance.

Flowering Date: August - September

Fruiting Date: September - November

Causes for Concern: Occupies a narrow range and has specific habitat requirements. Threatened by the damming of streams and the mining of stream gravel and larger rocks.

Global Range: Ranging from Garland and Perry Counties, Arkansas to southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas.


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