SUNflower Origin Genus
North America Helianthus
Before it was introduced in Europe, Sunflower seeds were used by Native Americans not only as a source of food & oil but also for creating dyes for yarns, baskets and body paints.
BOTANICAL FACTS
Each sunflower head contains thousands of little flowers which will produce fruits in the form of seeds. ray floret
disk floret
Sunflowers are known for a phenomena called heliotropism. This means that they turn their heads to follow the sun.
fat
some Hopi dye colors
Nutrition data for 100 g of dry roasted seeds: carbs
Hopi Black Sonflower (Helianthus annuus) dark purple seeds are used as a source for natural dyes.
NUTRITION DATA
proteins
SUNLOWER AS A NATURAL DYE
Sources: https://nutritiondata.self.com https://www.rmweaversguild.org
24% 19% 50%
ADELINA IANCU
2021