common sunflower

Also known as Helianthus annuus, sunflower

species of flowering plant in the family of Asteraceae

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The common sunflower is a flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family, which includes daisies and other similar plants. It matters because it is widely grown around the world for its seeds, oil, and ornamental value.

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Species

Least Concern

Common sunflower

Species

PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderAsterales
FamilyCompositae

Native toArizona, California, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Nevada

General: as a by-product. It is a common misconception that sunflower heads Common Name: common sunflower

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Commons category: Helianthus annuus
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The common sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a large annual forb in the daisy family Asteraceae. The domesticated form of common sunflower is harvested for its edible seeds, which come in two types: oil and confectionary seeds. Oilseed sunflowers are widely grown globally and represent the fourth most used vegetable oil in the world. They also are used widely as bird food or as food for livestock. In contrast, confectionary sunflowers are often eaten as a snack food or in baking. There also are horticultural sunflower varieties that are used as plantings in domestic gardens for aesthetics. Wild plants are known for their multiple flower heads, whereas the domestic sunflower often possesses a single large flower head atop an unbranched stem.

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