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Taxon
Helianthus annuus 'Aztec Gold'
Common name:
Aztec Gold Sunflower
Family:
Asteraceae (Daisy)
Distribution:
USA
Life form:
Winter annual
Description:
Dist: W. N.America. This is one of the only edible plants originating in N America. The seeds are edible roasted. A high quality edible oil is also obtained from them. The sunflower is a garden plant and a cut flower as well.
Locations
1:
• Accession: 0000-0107
Area
Individual