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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.
The common sunflower (Helianthus annuus) grows wild in the western United States, Canada and northern Mexico. Many different cultivars that resemble the annual sunflower are available for garden use. The sunflowers belong to the largest plant family, which has a long list of characteristics.he common annual sunflower is arguably the most familiar sunflower, particularly in the West. The species grows 5 to 12 feet tall and has characteristic hairy, splotchy stems.