U.S. sunflower seed production was 2.49 billion pounds in 2002
Helianthus (hee-li-an-thus) annuus (an-ew-us/an-us) Helios: Greek for 'sun' Anthemon: Greek for 'flower' Therefore helianthus literally means 'sunflower' Annus: Latin for year, referring to the annual nature of sunflower (germinates and dies once a year) Therefore the scientific name for sunflower is literally 'annual sun-flower'
Well, they take them out just like we do, use a machine (for us a mouth) and crack it open cleanly.
AnswerThe main purpose of a sunflower (Helianthus annuus):Home gardener: the sunflower provides a beautiful ornamental summer flower.Food: the seed is a healthy snack that keeps you satified longer.Cooking ingredient: the sunflower oil is a healthy alternative.Spirituality: the full bloom plant is a symbol of God, happiness, wisdom and goodness.
Kansas is the Sunflower State.
why are sunflowers important to us
11.24% or just 11% by:Morgan WAFFLES
Kansas has a sunflower on its state flag.
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they are located in most of the US and mexico... in prairies, pastures, and roadsides.
The 757 is out of production but its prices in 2002 were: US$65 Million for the 757-200 and US$80 Million for the 757-300.
The closing of Hathaway's, the last major U.S. shirt manufacturing plant in 2002, marked the end of U.S. domestic shirt production.
Around one euro (US$ 1.50?) per liter in European producing countries - ex factory for very high quality (at the factory). There are many cheaper production methods that are typically in Asia.