Asteraceae Helianthus annuus L.

Common Sunflower

Paiute - Food, Staple

Use documented by:
Kelly, Isabel T., 1932, Ethnography of the Surprise Valley Paiute, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 31(3):67-210, page 98

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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: Paiute
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Staple
Notes: Seeds parched, ground and eaten as meal.

RECRD: 43971 id: 16613