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Helianthus annuus 'Mammoth'
| Family Name: | Asteraceae (Compositae) |
| Common Name: | Mammoth Sunflower |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Annual |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Columnar |
| Maximum Height | 2.4 m to 3.7 m |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Seeds |
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Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Black, Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Wrinkled |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Inflorescence Type | Compound Head / Capitulum |
| Flower Lifespan on Plant | Several Days |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Black |
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| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
| Fruit Type | Indehiscent Dry Fruit |
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Others
| Master ID | 32754 |
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| Species ID | 7166 |
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