The terminal bud forms a miniature floral head rather than a cluster of leaves. When viewed from directly above the immature bracts form a many-pointed star-like appearance.
Name: R-1 Stage Description: Sunflower plant in R-1 stage ID Name: SUN111308E Credits: NDSU Ext. Bulletin 25 Size: 101K
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