why do you call sunflower seeds sunflowers seed if they didnt come from a sunflower?

Answer 1

They do come from the sunflower plant. Now there are two types of sunflowers: one as a foilage plant and the one with the seeds. The ones with the seeds is harvested and produced for consumption. The other one is used in bouquets, displays and dried ornaments and not edible, well NOT by the masses.

Answer 2

The sunflower seed is the seed of the sunflower (Helianthus annuus). The term "sunflower seed" is actually a misnomer when applied to the seed in its pericarp (hull). Botanically speaking, it is more properly referred to as an achene. When dehulled, the edible remainder is called the sunflower kernel.

For commercial purposes, sunflower seeds are usually classified by the pattern on their husks. If the husk is solid black, the seeds are called black oil sunflower seeds. The crops may be referred to as oilseed sunflower crops. These seeds are usually pressed into sunflower oil. Additionally, these seeds are generally considered the seed of choice for bird feeders [1].

If the husks are striped, the seeds are called striped sunflower seeds or "stripers." Due to their lower oil content, the crops are called non-oilseed sunflower crops. Striped sunflower seeds are primarily used for food; as a result, they may also be called confectionery sunflower seeds.

There is also a sunflower seed that is whitish in hue, which has no current commercial use.

Answer 3

Sunflower seeds do come from sunflowers. Here's an exerpt from an article:

"Whether you grow them for the birds or for yourself, sunflowers are easy to raise, so plan on some next summer. A fun giant variety to try is Mammoth Russian, which grows to twelve feet, bears large, striped, thin-shelled tasty seeds and makes a good screen or background plant. The black varieties used for bird food have a higher oil content and softer shell that's easier for birds to crack--humans, too, for that matter. The traditional gray stripe is the one commercially grown and roasted for the snack industry."

Answer 4

Who told you that they didn't come from sunflowers? They do come from sunflowers, hence the term sunflower seeds.

Answer 5

Well, sunflower seeds do come from sunflowers. Maybe I am misunderstanding, sorry.

Answer 6

They DO come from a sunflower.

Answer 7

I harvest seeds from my sunflowers, where else would they come from?

Answer 8

They do come from sunflowers.

Answer 9

Uh, they DO come from sunflowers.

Answer 10

Please limit time spent with the dipshit that told you this.

Sunflower seeds ARE from a Sunflower !