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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 else can I help you with?
Do birds eat the entire nyjer or Niger seed or do they consume part of the seed and leave the seed coat behind as they do with sunflower seeds?
Nyjer seed does not have a shell like sunflowers. Wild birds eat all of the nyjer seed.
Is nyjer seed the same as thistle seed?
Yes, Nyjer seed is also known as thistle seed.
What do the seeds of a sunflower do?
The shell of a sunflower which is white and black striped protects the seed inside of it. The seed, if planted becomes a sunflower plant.
How can I effectively shell sunflower seeds?
To effectively shell sunflower seeds, first crack the shell with your teeth or a nutcracker. Then, use your fingers to remove the seed from the shell. Repeat the process for each seed.
What birdseed do goldfinches like best?
Nyjer seed.
Why are commercial sunflower seeds that are still in their shells not referred to as seeds?
A sunflower seed is the fruit of the sunflower. The seed is referred to as a achene when it is inside of its shell or pericarp.
You suck me you get a nut and you spit me out what am i?
peanut shell??? Sunflower seed
What types of birds are attracted to nyjer seed feeders?
Birds such as finches, sparrows, and siskins are attracted to nyjer seed feeders.
How long does it take an in shell roasted and salted sunflower seed to sprout?
It won't because the seed will be dead
Is nyjer seed toxic to people?
No, nyjer seed is not toxic to people. It is a type of seed commonly used in bird feed and poses no health risks to humans when consumed.
What types of birds eat nyjer seed?
Birds that commonly eat nyjer seed include finches, such as goldfinches and siskins, as well as sparrows and doves.
Where is the seed coat in a sunflower seed?
For the sunflower (Helianthus annuus), the seed is a multilayered future plant that is enjoyed as a food source by many. What you see, when you have a sunflower seed, is the hard shell. It can be all black or striped. Break that open and you have the actual seed. The outer most covering on the seed, usually you don't notice it, is call the integumentary or seed coat.
