Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is a crop native to North America for which there are no genetically modified commercial varieties. Some of the transgenic traits incorporated in other crops have already been subjected to research and experimentation in sunflower.

What flowers are genetically modified?

Violet carnations, roses, and chrysanthemums have been developed by expressing a petunia, pansy, or campanula flavonoid 3′,5′-hydroxylase gene, and genetically modified carnation and rose varieties have been commercialized.

Are sunflowers man made?

The wild sunflower is native to North America but commercialization of the plant took place in Russia. ... But it was the American Indian who first domesticated the plant into a single headed plant with a variety of seed colors including black, white, red, and black/white striped.