sunflower
noun
sun·flow·er
ˈsən-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 
: any of a genus (Helianthus, especially H. annuus) of New World composite plants with large yellow-rayed flower heads bearing edible seeds that yield an edible oil
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One tablespoon of ground flax seeds provides about 1.5 grams of protein, and the same amount of sunflower seeds provides about 2 grams.
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Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
The sunflower seeds add hints of nuttiness every now and then.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2025
Walnuts, almonds and sunflower seeds are smart choices, Lopez noted.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025
It’s also formulated with worthwhile ingredients like sunflower seed oil, magnolia bark extract, and peptides that work for your skin rather than just sitting on top of it.
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Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
The sunflower seeds add hints of nuttiness every now and then.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2025
Walnuts, almonds and sunflower seeds are smart choices, Lopez noted.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025
It’s also formulated with worthwhile ingredients like sunflower seed oil, magnolia bark extract, and peptides that work for your skin rather than just sitting on top of it.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Sunflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunflower. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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sunflower
noun
sun·flow·er
-ˌflau̇(-ə)r
: any of a genus of tall herbs that are often grown for their large showy flower heads with yellow ray flowers and for their oil-rich seeds
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