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W. W. Payne, which is native from Arizona and California to Mexico
(Figs. 1.8b and 1.8c).
- Fol. 93r.Helianthus annuus(Fig. 1.9).The phytomorph has a large
single yellow asteroid head borne on a stout, thick stem (Fig. 1.9a).
Leaves are green, alternate, ovate-lanceolate, acute, and entire. Petioles
are short, with lines drawn down along the stem, possibly indicating a
(a) (b)(c)Fig. 1.9. Helianthus annuum: (a) fol. 93r; (b) seedhead ofH. annuum(Courtesy of Dave
Fenwick http://www.aphotoflora.com);;) (c)Solis flor Peruuinusof Emanuel Sweerts of 1612
(Bleiler 1976), showing short petioles towards the apex.