Sunflower
Sunflower Facts
Sunflowers are a type of flowering plant that belongs to the family Asteraceae. Here are some interesting facts about sunflowers:
- Sunflowers are native to North and South America.
- They were first cultivated by Native Americans around 1000 BC.
- Sunflowers can grow up to 10 feet tall, with some varieties reaching up to 30 feet!
- The flower head of a sunflower can contain up to 2,000 seeds.
- Sunflowers are not just pretty to look at - they are also used to produce cooking oil, biodiesel, and animal feed.
- The tallest sunflower on record was grown in Germany in 2014 and measured 30 feet and 1 inch tall.
- Sunflowers are known for their ability to track the movement of the sun throughout the day, a phenomenon known as heliotropism.
- Sunflowers are often associated with happiness and optimism, and are a popular symbol of summer and the harvest season.
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