| sunflower | Any plant of the genus Helianthus; so called probably from the form and colour of its flower, which is large disk with yellow rays. The commonly cultivated sunflower is Helianthus annuus, a native of America. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| sunflower cataract | chalcosis lentis |
| sunflower seed oil | Oil from the seeds of Helianthus annuus (family Compositae); the glycerides consist mainly of the mixed triglycerides, each containing one or two linoleic acid radicals; used as a food, and in dietary supplements. (05 Mar 2000) |