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 …

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 …

Dec 12, 2025 · 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 …

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”).

There are 52 species of sunflowers, all native to North America and Mexico. This sunflower is 1 to 3 meters (ca. 39 to 118 inches) tall (cultivated forms often taller). The stem is stiff, and usually …

May 20, 2025 · Sunflower plants are sun worshipers that grow best in spots that get six to eight hours of direct sun per day. No plant says summer like a sunflower. The bright yellow blooms …

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, …