Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amarum
ID:
76097

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Raf.) H.Rock

Source:
gcc

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 59: 131 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075426



Common Names

  • Sneezeweed
  • Helenium
  • Bitterweed


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Synonyms

  • Heleniastrum tenuifolium (Nutt.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gaillardia amara Raf. [unknown]
  • Helenium tenuifolium Nutt. [unknown]
  • Helenium tenuifolium tenuifolium [unknown]

Description

Helenium amarum (also called Bitter Sneezeweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has yellow daisy-like flowers and grows in moist soils, such as along streams and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Helenium amarum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of nectar for bees.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Helenium amarum var. badium (A.Gray) Waterf.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helenium amarum is a yellow daisy-like flower, with a single seed per flower. The seed is small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helenium amarum is an annual herb that is propagated from seeds. It can be cultivated in well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Helenium amarum

Helenium amarum is native to the eastern and central United States, from New York to Texas.

Helenium amarum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helenium amarum?

Helenium amarum

What is the common name of Helenium amarum?

Bitter Sneezeweed

What is the habitat of Helenium amarum?

It is found in moist, open habitats in North America

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raf.' in the authors string.
Howard Francis Leonard Rock (1925-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rock' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:118685-2: Based on the initial data import