: 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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Recent Examples on the WebAnd unblock all Ukraine in order not only to ship the grain, but the sunflower and everything else that has been stuck in Ukraine.CBS News, 24 July 2022 Packed with rich botanical oils like sunflower and sweet almond plus floral extracts, its natural claims are backed by third party certification. April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 20 July 2022 It is often used to decorate the facades of buildings and houses, with symbolic images like the tree that represents a growing family or – today’s lesson – the sunflower, a symbol of protection. Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 July 2022 The bee meadow mix consisted of perennial sunflower (Helianthus), black-eyed Susan, blanket flower (Gaillardia), California poppy, tickweed (Coreopsis), lupine, borage and phacelia.oregonlive, 18 July 2022 The farm, located in Woodstock, Vermont, is famous for its annual sunflower bloom, which takes up more than 20,000 square feet and features thousands of sunflowers. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2022 Starting in the center of the sunflower, use hot-glue to attach different colors of twine in a spiral pattern. Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 15 July 2022 There are two colorful options available, a cheerful yellow sunflower or a spiraling blue design reminiscent of peacock feathers. Rena Behar, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2022 Over the last 10 years, Caspi has carved sculptures that include signs of gratitude for his daughters’ schools, an outdoor library, a sunflower for Ukraine and even a brain for the Cushing Center at Yale University. Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2022 See More