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Definition of helianthus

helianthus

/ˌhiːliˈænθəs/
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Plural:helianthuses
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Adjective:helianthic
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helianthus Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any plant of the genus Helianthus in the daisy family (Asteraceae), comprising roughly 70 species native primarily to North and Central America, characterized by tall stems and large, prominent composite flower heads.

Example

"The farmer dedicated several acres to cultivating helianthus, primarily for the extraction of its valuable seed oil."

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• Nearby Words

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heliconia
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Word Origin & Etymology

From Modern Latin Helianthus, coined in the 18th century by Carl Linnaeus from the Greek words 'hēlios' (sun) and 'anthos' (flower).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Helianthus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/helianthus
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