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The sunflower (Helianthus annuus) were very important to the native people of North America. Here are a few examples:

  • Symbol of solar deity
  • Used in trading between tribes
  • Eaten as raw nuts for the oil content
  • Used in bread
  • Made into medical ointments (one use was to treat snakebite)
  • Used to dye fabric
  • Body paint ornamentation
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