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

Examples of sunflower in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Pick up a bag of the classic Pumpkin Spice flavor or Harvest, which includes ingredients like cranberries, raisins, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and flax seeds. —

Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2024 Replace sunflower seeds with safflower to attract grosbeaks, cardinals and chickadees. —

Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Sep. 2024 It is traditionally made from olive oil but has evolved over the years to include other plant oils like hemp, coconut, sunflower, jojoba, walnut, and avocado. —

Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024 But because this is nature and random things happen, not all sunflowers ascribe to this pattern. —

Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 3 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sunflower

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