Maximilianii Characteristics

	leaves generally lanceolate or linear lanceolate
	leaves generally folded lengthwise
	leaves rough on both sides
	involucre bracts narrow, mostly with loose acuminate tips

Helianthus Characteristics

	plants more or less leafy-stemmed
	leaves not compound
	leaves not linear
	involucre not glandular nor glutinous
	involucre bracts in one or more series, but all of the same nature
	rays conspicuous
	ray florets yellow