Definition of sunflower Sunflower

/sʌˈnflawˌɚ/ - [sunflawer] - sun•flow•er

We found 7 definitions of sunflower from 6 different sources.

What does sunflower mean?

Noun Plural: sunflowers
sunflower - any plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays
		helianthus
		flower reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
		genus helianthus genus of tall erect or branched American annual or perennial herbs with showy flowers: sunflowers
		helianthus angustifolius, swamp sunflower sunflower of eastern North America having narrow leaves and found in bogs
		common sunflower, helianthus annuus, mirasol annual sunflower grown for silage and for its seeds which are a source of oil; common throughout United States and much of North America
		giant sunflower, helianthus giganteus, tall sunflower, indian potato very tall American perennial of central and the eastern United States to Canada having edible tuberous roots
		helianthus laetiflorus, showy sunflower tall rough-leaved perennial with a few large flower heads; central United States
		helianthus maximilianii, maximilian's sunflower tall perennial of central United States to Canada having golden-yellow flowers
		helianthus petiolaris, prairie sunflower similar to the common sunflower with slender usually branching stems common in central United States

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sunflower (Noun)
Any plant of the genus Helianthus, so called probably from the form and color of its floral head, having the form of a large disk surrounded by yellow ray flowers; the commonly cultivated sunflower is , a native of America.
sunflower (Noun)
Colour a bright yellow, like that of the flower petals.

sunflower (n.)
Any plant of the genus Helianthus; -- so called probably from the form and color of its flower, which is large disk with yellow rays. The commonly cultivated sunflower is Helianthus annuus, a native of America.

sunflower
Annual plant with a large yellow flowering head of the genus Helianthus and the family of the Asteraceae.

The sunflower ("Helianthus annuus") is an annual plant in the family Asteraceae, with a large flower head (inflorescence). The stem of the flower can grow up to 3 metres tall, with a flower head that can be 30 cm wide.

Birds and other animals enjoy eating sunflower seeds. Humans like to eat them too, although not all kinds, and usually they are coated with chocolate. Other types of sunflowers include the California Royal Sunflower, which has a burgandy (red + purple) flower head.