Helianthus gracilentus - Slender Sunflower (Plant) Origin:Santa Monica Bay/Malibu Creek Watershed The mighty oak hosts a

The mighty oak hosts a multitude of avian denizens—from canopy hoppers to ground nesters to short-billed surface pluckers—who rely on the trees' well-stocked pantry of acorns

A rare and endangered manzanita found only in coastal California where it is threatened by urbanization

the western corner of Nunavut

Covering most of the common edible and poisonous species readers are likely to encounter

it is still not well-known by the general public

Helianthus gracilentus - Slender Sunflower (Plant) Origin:Santa Monica Bay/Malibu Creek Watershed The mighty oak hosts aA perennial sunflower that blooms in summer. In its native habitat it often emerges following fires. This tough shrub grows well in full to partial sun. Needs good drainage. Plant Characteristics Family Name Asteraceae Species Name Helianthus gracilentus Common Name Slender Sunflower Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Yellow, Gold Flowering Months April, May, June,