Sunflowers are one of the few crops native to the United States. According to some sources, indigenous people likely began to cultivate them around 1000 BC. Sunflower seeds probably didn't reach ...

Sunflowers (Helianthus annua) are among the easiest flowers to grow, and they thrive in the heat of our summers. Helianthus, the scientific name, means “sunflower” in Latin. Not only do sunflower ...

Sunflower seeds are a nutrient-dense food with health benefits. Moderation is key when including them in your diet. A 1/4 cup serving of sunflower seeds is 186 calories. Sunflowers aren’t just pretty ...

FRANKENMUTH, MI – The Frankenmuth Flower Festival attracts thousands of visitors to Michigan’s “Little Bavaria” each year, and it’s returning this weekend with a new theme. This year’s festival will ...

Global sunflower seed production is expected to expand by 2026. The scientific name for the common sunflower is Helianthus annuus. Sunflowers can decontaminate soil by absorbing heavy metals.

The common sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is a species of the Asteraceae family. The plant seeds are edible, and manufacturers use them for foods and producing sunflower oil. As such, sunflower oil ...

The dial has been turned up on the summer heat and the sunflower fields in Raleigh are ready to stand to attention. I don’t think there are more beautiful flowers in the world than the sunflower, and ...