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1. (noun) sunflower, helianthus
any plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays

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1. Helianthus
A genus of tall, erect American herbs of the Compositae. The seeds yield oil and are used as food and animal feed; the roots of Helianthus tuberosum (Jerusalem artichoke) are edible.

'Helianthus' - Nearby Entries
helianthus helianthus angustifolius helianthus annuus helianthus giganteus helianthus laetiflorus helianthus maximilianii helianthus petiolaris

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