Species

Helenium puberulum

Etymology

Helenium: Possibly named after Helen of Troy because of of a myth describing these flowers springing up from her tears.

Common Name(s)

sneezewort

Family

Asteraceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

Structural Class

Dicotyledonous Herbs - Composites

Flower Colours

Red / Pink,Yellow

Year Naturalised

1897

Origin

W. U.S.A.

Reason For Introduction
Unknown

This page last updated on 18 Jan 2010