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Sunflower Facts

Here are some interesting facts about sunflowers:

1. Sunflowers are native to North and South America.
2. They are named after their resemblance to the sun, with their yellow petals and dark centers.
3. Sunflowers can grow up to 10 feet tall.
4. The seeds of sunflowers are used to produce cooking oil, snacks, and bird feed.
5. Sunflowers are also used in the production of biodiesel fuel.
6. Sunflowers are known for their ability to track the sun, a process called heliotropism.
7. Sunflowers are an important source of food for bees and other pollinators.
8. Sunflowers have been used for medicinal purposes by Native Americans for centuries.
9. The tallest sunflower on record measured 30 feet and 1 inch tall.
10. Sunflowers are the state flower of Kansas.

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