Some sunflowers might not be eaten by bees because they lack pollen, a critical food source for bees. In the United States, most sunflower seeds sold for ornamental purposes produce pollen-less flowers. Sunflowers grown for cut flowers are also usually sterile.

Here are images of sunflowers that have not been eaten by bees and look wholesome.

Unspoiled Sunflower

An Unadulterated Sunflower