Helianthus Annuus commonly called Sunflower originated in North America from New Mexico, USA to Canada. Now it is grown all over the world.
The sunflower is an annual plant grown from seeds. There are many varieties of sunflower and over the years new hybrids have appeared, from mini to standard blooms.
The sunflower was first domesticated by the American Indians and was used in many ways. The seeds were used to make oil and also dried and pounded to make flour. The seeds can also be eaten and today they are to be found in health stores and supermarkets.