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

Examples of sunflower in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web His plant suggestions for a campaign would include using California sagebrush, bush sunflower, California fuchsia and fairyduster. —

Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2024 An all-star moisturizing ingredient lineup of panthenol, sunflower seed oil, hyaluronic acid, squalane, ceramides, and macadamia nut oil cocoon skin with the toner’s silky lotion-like formula to make skin feel as soft as a baby’s, former Allure editor Devon Abelman says. —

Devon Abelman, Allure, 5 Aug. 2024 Favorite plants include dahlias, basil, zinnias, sunflowers, peppers, eggplants and goldenrods. —

Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2024 Other plant oils in vegan butter, such as olive, canola, sunflower, and safflower oils, contain unsaturated fatty acids. —

Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for sunflower

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