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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Those living in the sunflower state can own any type of non-human primate without a permit, but are still subject to the regulations of the Kansas Pet Animal Act.
Cities, though, may have their own laws about owning monkeys as pets.
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Madeline King, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2025
Drought-tolerant plants like cacti, succulents, rosemary, and thyme will not thrive during periods of heavy rain, while water-loving plants like cattails, cannas, and swamp sunflowers will be happy.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 July 2025
Here, olive and sunflower oils nourish the skin, preventing it from feeling stripped, while rosehip imparts a radiant glow—skin feels softer and calmer after each use.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 11 July 2025
Simple to start from seed, sunflowers come in colors from traditional golden yellow to burgundy and bicolors.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2025
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Madeline King, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2025
Drought-tolerant plants like cacti, succulents, rosemary, and thyme will not thrive during periods of heavy rain, while water-loving plants like cattails, cannas, and swamp sunflowers will be happy.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 July 2025
Here, olive and sunflower oils nourish the skin, preventing it from feeling stripped, while rosehip imparts a radiant glow—skin feels softer and calmer after each use.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 11 July 2025
Simple to start from seed, sunflowers come in colors from traditional golden yellow to burgundy and bicolors.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 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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