Sunflower are a rich source of nutrients. The seeds produce oils for cooking and can be eaten as a snack, salted or roasted or added to other foods such as breads, cakes and salads.
They are often used for bird food which is where this little flower came from. Measuring just 4cm across the flower, this seed dropped from the bird feeder and reseeded giving me a late display of small flowers.
I am now in the process of washing the hanging feeders to minimise the risk of bacteria to ensure good health for my little visitors in the colder damper months.
love flowers that pop up unexpectantly