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Plant Name:
Common Sunflower
Scientific Name:
Helianthus annuus
Description:
Common Sunflower is an annual plant with large, bright yellow flowers and broad, toothed leaves.
Habitat:
Fields, meadows, prairies, open areas
Fauna:
Common Sunflower attracts a wide variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and birds. The plant provides food and habitat for many insects and birds.
Growing Conditions:
Common Sunflower thrives in full sun and well-drained soils.
Uses:
Common Sunflower seeds are edible and are often harvested for their oil content. The plant is also cultivated as an ornamental and for its commercial value.
Edible:
(please exercise caution and consult additional sources or experts before consuming any vegetation):
Seeds (sunflower seeds) can be eaten raw or used in cooking
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Poisonous:
No
Fun Facts:
Common Sunflower is the state flower of Kansas.
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