The Common Sunflower is the state flower of Kansas and the parent of all cultivated sunflowers. Wild plants are branched and multi-headed; a single head contains up to 2,000 seeds.
Habitat
Plains, roadsides, disturbed areas, and open ground
Diet
Seeds are a primary food source for goldfinches, sparrows, and many other birds
How common
Common
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