- Common sunflower - Wikipedia
The common sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a species of large annual forb of the daisy family Asteraceae The common sunflower is harvested for its edible oily seeds, which are often eaten as a snack food
- Sunflowers: Planting, Growing, and Caring for Sunflowers
The sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is an annual plant with a sizeable daisy-like flower face Its scientific name comes from the Greek words helios (“sun”) and anthos (“flower”)
- Sunflower | Description, Uses, Facts | Britannica
Sunflower, genus of nearly 70 species of herbaceous plants of the aster family Sunflowers are native primarily to North and South America, and some species are cultivated as ornamentals for their spectacular size and flower heads The edible seeds are an important source of oil
- Sunflower - Helianthus annuus | Kew
First domesticated from its wild ancestor over 5,000 years ago by Native American peoples in the south-west of North America, the sunflower is both an elegant ornamental and a crucial food crop
- Sunflower (Helianthus annuus): Benefits, Uses, Varieties, Care
From the crunch of sunflower seeds to the shimmer of sunflower oil, from a happy sunflower bouquet to an immersive sunflower field, Helianthus annuus brings sunshine you can plant, harvest, and share
- Sunflower Facts, Symbolism History Guide | Bloom Wild
Everyone loves the sunny sunflower and we’re here to tell you everything you need to know! Keep reading to learn about their history, meaning and symbolism
- Sunflower: History, Uses and Plant information - Wikifarmer
Sunflower is the most popular oilseed crop in Europe and North America, where the crop originated and was domesticated during the first millennium B C While the Native Americans used many different plant parts of wild sunflowers as medicines and culinary, the crop was first spread across the world as ornamental
- How to Grow and Care for Sunflowers - The Spruce
Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are treasures of the summertime These low-maintenance plants typically begin blooming in midsummer and can persist into early fall The flowers, which stretch around three to six inches across on average, have a broad central disk surrounded by short, yellow petals
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