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Sunflower vs Sunseed - What's the difference?

sunflower | sunseed |

As nouns the difference between sunflower and sunseed

is that sunflower is any plant of the genus Helianthus, so called probably from the form and color of its floral head, having the form of a large disk surrounded by yellow ray flowers while sunseed is a variety of sunflower seed intended to produce healthier sunflower oil.

sunflower

English

Noun

  • Any plant of the genus Helianthus , so called probably from the form and color of its floral head, having the form of a large disk surrounded by yellow ray flowers
  • # The commonly cultivated species, Helianthus annuus , a native of America.
  • (colour) a bright yellow, like that of the flower petals.
  • Derived terms

    * sunflowerlike * sunflower oil * sunflowery * The Sunflower State

    See also

    * blueweed * girasol * helianthus * Jerusalem artichoke * moonflower *

    sunseed

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (botany) A variety of sunflower seed intended to produce healthier sunflower oil.
  • *{{quote-book
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    References

    * [http://myfolia.com/plants/20-sunflower-helianthus-annuus/varieties/131530-sunseed/frequently_asked_questions]