Sunflower
Helianthus annuus
Non-Native
Family: Asteraceae
Size: Varies
Identification
Identification
Food and health uses
Food and health uses
Seeds are edible and can be eaten raw or roasted.
Sunflower oil, extracted from the seeds, is used for cooking.
Sunflowers can also be processed into a peanut butter alternative, sunflower butter.
More information
More information
Sunflower in bed in front of Hale 3
Sunflower flower
Sunflower in raised beds in Permaculture Area
Sunflower flower
Sunflower in Yum Garden
Sunflower flower head