Asteraceae (Sunflower)

• Major Genera of Asteraceae


  Erigeron (Fleabane Daisy)

  Senecio (Groundsel)

  Cirsium (Thistle)

  Ericameria (Goldenbush)

  Artemisia (Mugwort/Sagebrush)
• Helianthus annuus (Sunflower Seed)


  use for Oil and Food
• Carthamus baeticus (Safflower Oil)


  Major Oil Crop
• Lactuca Sativa (Lettuce)

  Chicorium Endiva (Endive)

  Cynara scolymus (Artichoke)

  Helianthus tuberosus (Sunchoke)

  Arctium lappa (Burdock Leaves/Root)


  Vegetables
• Artemisia dracunculus


  Culinary Herb Tarragon
• Chicorium intybus (Chicory)


  Coffee Substitute
• Stevia rebaudiana (Stevia) 


  No Calorie Sweetener
• Parthenium argentatum (Guayule)


  Make Latex from Rubber; Rubber Substitute
• Echinacea purpurea (Purple Cone Flower)


  stimulate immune system

  reduce symptoms of common cold
• Tagetes (Marigolds)

  Zinnia elegans (Zinnias)

  Dahlia pinnata (Dahlias)

  Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemums)


  Ornamentals