Asteraceae Helianthus annuus L.
Common Sunflower
Montana Indian - Food, Bread & Cake
Use documented by:
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 30
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Helianthus annuus L.
Scientific name: Helianthus annuus L.
USDA symbol: HEAN3 (
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Common names: Common Sunflower
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Montana Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Bread & Cake
Notes: Seeds dried, powdered and grease added to make cakes.
RECRD: 45248 id: 16592