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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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 May 2026
Birds love black-oil sunflower seeds—these dark seeds make a lovely trim for your wooden house.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
The pieces are emblazoned with the Mschf and Vicenza signs rendered in sunflower yellow, as well as logos of partners and sponsors, including Diesel.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
The falls flow into a pool surrounded by soaring ponderosa pines and meadows of purple lupine and sunflowers that make for a scenic swim.
—Talia Avakian, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
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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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