Scientific name: Helianthus annuus Abundance: plentiful What: young flowers, seeds How: seeds can be eaten raw, ground into flour, roasted, or crushed for sunflower oil, the shells can be roasted then used as a coffee substitute; young flowers are boiled Where: Sunny areas, ditches, abandoned yards When: Seeds ripen in late summer, early fall Nutritional Value: carbohydrates, protein and oils Leaf Arrangement: Opposite at the base of the stem but alternating at the top; leaves can measure up…
