Guizotia abyssinica
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Guizotia abyssinica is an erect, stout, branched annual herb, grown for its edible oil and seed. Its cultivation originated in the Eritrean and Ethiopian Highlands, and has spread to other parts of Et
Guizotia abyssinica niger
Niger seed
Niger seed
A field soon to be harvested for oil production in Araku Valley, India
Bird food
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Bird food or bird seed is food intended for consumption by wild, commercial, or pet birds. It is typically composed of seeds, nuts, dry fruits, flour, and may be enriched with vitamins and proteins.
Guizotia abyssinica
…seed coat and can be stored for up to a year without deterioration. Niger seed contains proteins, oil and soluble sugars. Niger seeds are used as bird feed worldwide. Commercial niger seed is grown in Africa, India and other areas of southeast Asia, and the seed is imported around the world as a popular…
A mixture of seeds in a bird feeder
Bushtits eating suet from a bird feeder