Asteraceae Helianthus annuus L.

Common Sunflower

Cahuilla - Food, Staple

Use documented by:
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 76

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Scientific name: Helianthus annuus L.
USDA symbol: HEAN3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Sunflower
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Staple
Notes: Dried seeds ground and mixed with flour from other seeds.

RECRD: 11473 id: 16561

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