Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil is rich in nutrients and vitamins such as iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc, vitamins A, E and K. Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil generally functions as ...

Native to North and Central America, sunflowers (Helianthus) are widely farmed for their seeds, flowers, and oil production. Worldwide, the food, energy, and chemical industries utilize much seed ...

The sunflower species Helianthus annuus and H. petiolaris are widespread weeds in North America. Most botanists have held that the two species are indigenous to the Great Plains region. Although the ...

Early remains of Helianthus annuus L. unearthed at the San Andrés site in the Gulf Coast region of Tabasco, Mexico, constitute the earliest record of domesticated sunflower. Accelerator mass ...