tall sunflower

/tɔl ˌsʌnˈflaʊər/
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Other forms: tall sunflowers

Definitions of tall sunflower
  1. noun
    very tall American perennial of central and the eastern United States to Canada having edible tuberous roots
    synonyms: Helianthus giganteus, Indian potato, giant sunflower
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    type of:
    helianthus, sunflower
    any plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays
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