Sunflower Seeds at Food Glossary

What is it? Jamaican sunflower has bright yellow petals radiating from a dark hub of seeds, can reach up to 12 inches in diameter. The plant is tall and rangy. Jamaican sunflower seeds can be eaten as a snack, used in Jamaican salad recipes or sandwiches or added to a variety of cooked dishes or Jamaican baked goods. Jamaican sunflower-seed oil is used in cooking as well as for salad dressings.

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