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Which one is oil yielding plant?
Which one is oil yielding plant?
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The correct option is A
Helianthus
annuus
Helianthus
annuus, commonly known as the sunflower is the species of
flowering plant belonging to family Asteraceae. It is widely
cultivated for its edible oil and edible fruits. Sunflower oil,
extracted from the seeds, is used for cooking, as a
carrier oil and to produce margarine and biodiesel, as it is cheaper
than olive oil. It is also used as wild bird food and animal fodder. So,
the correct answer is 'Helianthus annuus'.
Helianthus annuus
Helianthus annuus, commonly known as the sunflower is the species of flowering plant belonging to family Asteraceae. It is widely cultivated for its edible oil and edible fruits. Sunflower oil, extracted from the seeds, is used for cooking, as a carrier oil and to produce margarine and biodiesel, as it is cheaper than olive oil. It is also used as wild bird food and animal fodder. So, the correct answer is 'Helianthus annuus'.
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