helianthus

noun

he·​li·​an·​thus
-an(t)thəs
1
capitalized : a genus of tall erect or sometimes much-branched American annual or perennial herbs (family Compositae) comprising the sunflowers and having flower heads with purple or yellow disk flowers and showy yellow sterile rays see jerusalem artichoke
2
plural -es : any plant of the genus Helianthus

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from heli- entry 1 + -anthus

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“Helianthus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helianthus. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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