Sun flower: First domesticated from its wild ancestor over

First domesticated from its wild ancestor over 5,000 years ago by Native American peoples in the south-west of North America, the sunflower is both an elegant ornamental and a crucial food crop. Sunflower is the most popular oilseed crop in Europe and North America, where the crop originated and was domesticated during the first millennium B.C. While the Native Americans used many different plant parts of wild sunflowers as medicines and culinary, the crop was first spread across the world as ornamental. The Sunflower, scientifically known as Helianthus annuus L., belongs to the Asteraceae family. It has been cultivated for centuries for various purposes, ranging from ornamental decoration to culinary uses and oil production. Their versatility and adaptability make them a good plant choice for farmers looking to diversify their crops or add aesthetic appeal to their fields. Sunflower seeds can be processed into a peanut butter alternative, sunflower butter. It is also sold as food for birds and can be used directly in cooking and salads.