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[Common Name] Sunflower [Botanical Name] Helianthus annuus [Edible Tip] 
The buds, petals and seeds are all edible. Add the petals to a green salad for a colour contrast and a mild nutty taste. The green buds can be blanched, then tossed in garlic butter; they are similar in flavour to a Jerusalem artichoke. The kernels inside the seeds can be eaten raw or toasted as a snack.
Edible Flowers Guide | Thompson & Morgan
Edible Tip