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The seed (or achene) of the sunflower is really a fruit. The hulls are not generally considered edible. Even birds cast them off!
In addition tolinoleic acid (an essential fatty acid), sunflower seeds are also an excellent source of dietary fiber, protein,Vitamin E,B Vitamins, and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, iron,phosphorus, selenium, calciumand zinc. Additionally, they are rich in cholesterol-loweringphytosterols. Sunflower seeds also contain one gram or less of sugar per serving. For nutritional value seehttp://www.sunflowerguide.com/sunflower-seeds.html
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Why is it incorrect to refer commercial sunflower seeds as seed?
Commercial sunflower seeds in their hulls are more correctly called achene's. When the hull is removed, the remaining edible sunflower seed is called the sunflower kernel or heart.
What type seed are edible?
Sunflower seeds, Pumkin seeds and many more.
Does nyjer seed have a shell like the sunflower seed?
Short answer: Yes, the seed hulls are similar as they are both "asters".Nyjer and sunflower seeds are popular bird attractors at the winter feeding station. Both seeds have an edible oil, though it is the sunflower that became a production crop in the U.S. Actually "niger" or "nyjer" (Guizotia abyssinica) is a close relative of the sunflower, as they are both from the Asteraceae (Aster) family (nyjer not a thistle -that was a marketing ploy by birdseed producers, believe it or not!). The Aster family has a specialized fruit covering called a "cypsela". If you look at the nyjer seed very closely with a magnifying glass, you can see how similar it is to the sunflower, especially the black oil sunflower seed.
What seed will grow first a sunflower seed or a tomato seed?
sunflower
What are two edible seeds?
sunflower seeds and poppy seeds are edible. Grain is also a seed so you could have wheat, barley, rice, also peas, beans, lentils etc.
Is sunflower seed are fruite?
A sunflower seed is an achene which means a simple dry fruit. The sunflower seed are referred to as the fruit of the Sunflower because it is produce by the plant.
What comes from a sunflower?
Sunflower seeds; these seeds are edible
When do sunflower seed germinate?
in late spring,sunflower seed will germinate
Do you crack a sunflower seed when you plant it?
There is no need to do this with domesticated sunflower seed.
Is a sunflowers a fruit or vegetable?
EVERY plant produces fruit. fruit is a "seed holder." without the fruit, and the seed it contains, no plant could reproduce itself. in the case of the sunflower, the FRUIT is the HULL surrounding the seed. the HULL is an example of a SIMPLE DRY FRUIT, otherwise known botanically as a CYPSELA.
are sunflower seeds fruit?
The sunflower seed is the fruit of the sunflower (Helianthus annuus). The term "sunflower seed" is actually a misnomer when applied to the seed in its pericarp (hull). Botanically speaking, it is more properly referred to as an achene. When dehulled, the edible remainder is called the sunflower kernel.Remember that sunflowers are Composite flowers, consisting of disc and (sterile) ray florets grouped together on a "flower head". Each disc floret has its own ovary and produces its own seed.Refer related link
What edible seed is also used in oil production?
Many edible seeds are used in oil production.The most commonly eaten seeds used also for oil are sunflower, sesame, and pumpkin. Corn (maize) is also technically a seed, and is used for oil. Some other seed oils are grape seed, safflower, and rapeseed (canola).
