
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 …
Common Sunflower - US Forest Service
Common Sunflower is an open land species, generally on moist soils. It is a species of prairies and other grasslands, old fields, roadsides, railroad rights-of-way, savannas, and forest edge.
Helianthus annuus (Common Sunflower, Sunflower, Wild Sunflower…
Hybridization has produced many cultivars, expanding the range of flowers from the common yellow to red, mahogany, bronze, white and bi-colors. This plant is grown commercially as food for birds, …
Sunflower - Calscape
Sunflowers are excellent habitat plants, offering nectar and pollen for a wide array of bees and butterflies. Their seeds are a valuable food source for birds, making them a wonderful choice for …
Sunflower - Helianthus annuus | Kew
The common sunflower is part of the Aster family, which also includes artichoke, lettuce, chamomile and safflower. While they are famous for growing to tall heights, there are dwarf cultivars of sunflowers …
Sunflower | Description, Uses, & Facts | Britannica
Dec 12, 2025 · The common sunflower is valuable from an economic as well as from an ornamental point of view. The leaves are used as fodder, the flowers yield a yellow dye, and the seeds contain …
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus): Benefits, Uses, Varieties, Care
The common sunflower (H. annuus) is an annual—it completes its life cycle in one season and does not regrow from the same plant next year. However, it often self-seeds if mature heads are left to dry and …
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”).
Common sunflower | Integrated Crop Management
May 1, 2020 · Numerous ‘sunflower’ heads produced up to 6” wide. Key ID traits: Rough stems and leaves, leaves heart-shaped, triangular or lanceolate with long petioles.
Helianthus annuus - Calflora
[Wikipedia] Seed Crop, Livestock Forage, Domestic Garden Use: The common sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a species of large annual forb of the genus Helianthus. It is commonly grown as a crop for …