Helianthus speciosus is a Mexican species of sunflower in the family Asteraceae, called the showy Mexican sunflower. It is native to the state of Michoacán in western Mexico.Hooker, William Jackson 1834. Helianthus speciosus, showy Mexican sunflower. Botanical Magazine 61: plate 3295 and 2 subsequent text pages full-page color illustration, diagnosis in Latin, commentary and figure captions in English
Helianthus speciosus has 3-lobed leaves and a large flowering head with red ray florets and yellow disc florets. The plant grows to a height of approximately 18 inches (1 1/2 feet or 45 cm).
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