Elecampane Inula helenium

Other common names: Horseheal French names: Inule aulnée Family: Composite Family (Asteraceae) Similar species:   •   Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) - Flower head much bigger.   •   Prairie Dock (Silphium terebinthinaceum) - Flowers & leaves similar, plant much taller, leaves much bigger. Flowers: Summer;  Yellow;  7 or more parts (petals) Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Toothed Habitat: Fields and Open Areas, Meadows, Fields Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 376    Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 114    Native/Non-native: Non-native For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs: 68 photographs available, of which 8 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS. Range Map is at the bottom of the page