What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
helianthus
Example
The helianthus is a beautiful flower that blooms in the summer. [helianthus: noun]
Example
The helianthus annuus is the most common species of sunflower. [helianthus: adjective]
sunflower
Example
The sunflower is a popular garden plant that attracts bees and birds. [sunflower: noun]
Example
I planted some dwarf sunflowers in my backyard this year. [sunflowers: plural noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sunflower is much more commonly used than helianthus in everyday language and is the preferred term for most people.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between helianthus and sunflower?
Helianthus is more formal and scientific than sunflower, which is more commonly used in everyday language and is appropriate for both formal and informal contexts.
