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Helianthus annuus 'Russian Giant' can grow in a neutral to alkaline, well-drained moisture, rich in humus, and moderately fertile soil exposed to full sun. A cane might be needed to support the weight of the bloom.
Most cultivars of sunflower are variants of H. annuus, but four other species (all perennials) are also domesticated. This includes H. tuberosus, the Jerusalem artichoke, which produces edible tubers. There are many species in the sunflower genus Helianthus, and many species in other genera that may be called sunflowers.
Helianthus maximiliani is a North American species of sunflower known by the common name Maximilian sunflower. [ 2 ] This sunflower is named for Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied , who encountered it on his travels in North America.
Helianthus petiolaris is a North American plant species in the family Asteraceae, commonly known as the prairie sunflower [2] or lesser sunflower. [3] Naturalist and botanist Thomas Nuttall was the first to describe the prairie sunflower in 1821. [4] [5] The word petiolaris in Latin means, “having a petiole”. [5]
Edible flowers are flowers that can be consumed safely. Flowers may be eaten as vegetables as a main part of a meal, or may be used as herbs . Flowers are part of many regional cuisines , including Asian , European , and Middle Eastern cuisines .
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Insect-based pet food is pet food consisting of, or containing insects digestible by pets such as dogs or cats. A limited, but growing number of products are available on the market, including insect-based cat food, dog food, and pet treats. The process of consuming insects by animals (as well as humans) is called entomophagy.
The Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus), also called sunroot, sunchoke, wild sunflower, [3] topinambur, [3] or earth apple, is a species of sunflower native to central North America. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] It is cultivated widely across the temperate zone for its tuber , which is used as a root vegetable .