False sunflower seeds - Oxy (Heliopsis helianthoides)

Common name: False Sunflower Scientific name: Heliopsis helianthoides Other names: Oxynapat Belongs to the Asteraceae family, its root and stem are cylindrical and perpendicular, ranging in length from 40 to 150 cm. It has dark green, rough-textured, ovate leaves with serrated edges. It is characterized by its dense, large flowers that resemble sunflower flowers, hence its name as the false sunflower. False sunflower flower: Large yellow ray flowers, the center of the flower contains hairy filaments rich in nectar, reaching up to 4 cm in length. Seeds of the false sunflower: Small, dark-colored seeds that resemble sticks. Germination season: False sunflower is cultivated during spring, and it can also be grown year-round in agricultural protected areas, enclosed or plastic places where temperature can be controlled, sunlight reaches the plant, or where adequate lighting is available. Suitable climate and soil for cultivating the false sunflower: It needs exposure to light and sunlight for several hours daily in a warm climate to grow and bloom well. It also requires moist, fertile, well-drained soil, and should be watered regularly. How to cultivate the false sunflower: It reproduces through seeds that are planted in the soil at a depth not exceeding 1 cm, then watered regularly, ensuring the soil remains moist until seedlings appear. Its benefits and uses: Grown for decoration and beautifying gardens. Original habitat: North America.