[2] It is native to the southeastern United States from eastern Louisiana to South Carolina.

[3] Helianthus radula grows in sandy, open woodlands such as pine barrens.

It is a perennial herb up to 100 cm (40 inches) tall.

One plant usually produces only one flower head, containing 0-8 yellow ray florets surrounding sometimes as many as 150 or more yellow or brown disc florets.

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