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The Sunflower, scientifically named Helianthus annus, is of the family Asteraceae which is one of the largest families of flowering plants with over 20,000 species. Asteraceae are characterized by having a flower that forms a head or capitulum.he Sunflower, scientifically named Helianthus annus, is of the family Asteraceae which is one of the largest families of flowering plants with over 20,000 species. Asteraceae are characterized by having a flower that forms a head or capitulum.
Native to North America, sunflowers have been cultivated for centuries. Perennial and annual sunflowers (Helianthus spp.) flourish across the United States. Gigantic yellow blossoms burst open atop stalks that grow between 2 and 12 feet high on this North America native, a member of the Asteraceae family.Sunflowers thrive en masse in gardens and along borders, attracting butterflies and birds, but experiencing no serious disease or pest problems.igantic yellow blossoms burst open atop stalks that grow between 2 and 12 feet high on this North America native, a member of the Asteraceae family. Sunflowers thrive en masse in gardens and along borders, attracting butterflies and birds, but experiencing no serious disease or pest problems.