Seeds

Seeds are the reproductive structures of sunflowers, produced within the flower head. They are tiny, soft, and usually dark brown or black in color Sunflower seeds are an important food source for many animals and humans alike. The seeds are contained within a tough, leathery covering that breaks open easily Each seed is attached to a stalk called a peduncle, supporting its growth upward Sunflowers produce hundreds of seeds, each one containing the potential for new life