The unripe seeds of a sunflower (Helianthus annuus) are shown close up in their swirling pattern in the very center of this ornamental and food plant. The plants are farmed for their mature edible seeds that are popular as snack foods and also pressed for oil for cooking and other uses.

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The unripe seeds of a sunflower (Helianthus annuus) are shown close up in their swirling pattern in the very center of this popular ornamental and food plant. The plants are farmed for their edible seeds that are popular as snack foods and also pressed for oil for cooking and other uses.

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Size: 3613px × 2431px
Location: USA
Photo credit: © Michele and Tom Grimm / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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