Sunflower
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sprouts are edible.
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seeds can be eaten raw.
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seeds can be dried, parched, ground lightly to break shells, and placed in water to separate shells from kernels.
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shells can be roasted to make coffee substitute.
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kernels can be ground into meal.
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kernels can be boiled in water to make gruel.
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kernels can be mixed with bone marrow or grease to make cakes.
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crushed seeds can be boiled in water and oil collected by skimming surface.
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varieties in the Pacific Northwest include Common sunflower (Helianthus annuus) and Prairie sunflower (Helianthus petiolaris).
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grows in open sites and disturbed areas.