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sunflower — /sun flow euhr/, n. 1. any of various composite plants of the genus Helianthus, as H. annuus, having showy, yellow rayed flower heads often 12 in. (30 cm) wide, and edible seeds that yield an oil with a wide variety of uses: the state flower of… … Universalium
sunflower — sun•flow•er [[t]ˈsʌnˌflaʊ ər[/t]] n. pln any of various composite plants of the genus Helianthus, as H. annuus, having showy, yellow rayed flower heads and edible seeds that yield an oil • Etymology: 1555–65 … From formal English to slang
sunflower — /ˈsʌnflaʊə / (say sunflowuh) noun any plant of the genus Helianthus, characterised by yellow rayed flowers, as H. annuus, the common species of North America, a tall plant grown for its showy flowers, and for its seeds which are valued as food… …
sunflower — n. any very tall plant of the genus Helianthus, esp. H. annus with very large showy golden rayed flowers, grown also for its seeds which yield an edible oil … Useful english dictionary
prairie sunflower — noun similar to the common sunflower with slender usually branching stems common in central United States • Syn: ↑Helianthus petiolaris • Hypernyms: ↑sunflower, ↑helianthus * * * noun 1. : an annual sunflower (Helianthus p … Useful english dictionary
Helianthus — Taxobox name = Helianthus image width = 250px image caption = Sunflower ( Helianthus annuus ) regnum = Plantae divisio = Magnoliophyta classis = Magnoliopsida ordo = Asterales familia = Asteraceae subfamilia = Helianthoideae tribus = Heliantheae… … Wikipedia
Helianthus niveus — Taxobox name = Helianthus niveus image width = 260px regnum = Plantae division = Magnoliophyta classis = Magnoliopsida ordo = Asterales familia = Asteraceae genus = Helianthus species = H. niveus binomial = Helianthus niveus binomial authority =… … Wikipedia
Helianthus laetiflorus — noun tall rough leaved perennial with a few large flower heads; central United States • Syn: ↑showy sunflower • Hypernyms: ↑sunflower, ↑helianthus … Useful english dictionary
Helianthus niveus (Benth.) Brandegee — Symbol HENI3 Common Name showy sunflower Botanical Family Asteraceae … Scientific plant list
Helianthus niveus (Benth.) Brandegee ssp. canescens (A. Gray) Heiser — Symbol HENIC Common Name showy sunflower Botanical Family Asteraceae … Scientific plant list
