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False Sunflower Heliopsis helianthoides

False Sunflower (Rough Oxeye; Smooth Oxeye; Heliopsis helianthoides) is a native high growing flower with yellow “petals”. In the wild, H. helianthoides can be found in woodland, prairies and along roadsides.

Common Names

GermanGarten-Sonnenauge
EnglishFalse Sunflower
FrenchHéliopsis faux-hélianthe
SpanishFalso Girasol

Taxonomy

OrderAsterales
FamilyAsteraceae
SpeciesHeliopsis helianthoides

How to Identify

Tall plant with oval, dented leaves. Long yellow “petals” (ray flowers) and small disc flowers.

False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides) - Champ des Possibles - 2021-09-19

Where and When to Spot

This flower is blooming late July and August and can be found in woodland, prairies and along roadsides. It is abundant in Park Champ des Possibles.

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Where and when a species has been observed, identified, and recorded.

Last updated on 2024-03-14. Written and regularly updated by Karl-Heinz Müller, Dipl. Natw. ETH, Biology. With 10 years of experience in wildlife photography, Karl-Heinz shares first-hand, on-site collected observations, photos and videos from his frequent visits to parks in the Montreal area.