Beach Sunflower

Name: Beach sunflower

Scientific Name: Helianthus debilis

Info: One of the most beautiful beach plants that grows in Florida, this plants helps with dune stabilization by rooting on the backside of the dune crest (top of the dune).  By rooting on the backside of the dune it helps protect itself from the salt spray and extreme marine environment. It is a low growing plant that blooms in March through November provides a beautiful yellow flower during beach season.

Sightings: Beach/Dunes