The common sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a species of large annual forb of the daisy family Asteraceae. The common sunflower is harvested for its edible oily seeds, which are often …

May 31, 2025 · sunflower, (genus Helianthus), genus of nearly 70 species of herbaceous plants of the aster family (Asteraceae). Sunflowers are native primarily to North and South America, and …

First domesticated from its wild ancestor over 5,000 years ago by Native American peoples, the sunflower is both an elegant ornamental and a crucial food crop. Colonialists brought the plant …

May 20, 2025 · Sunflower plants are sun worshipers that grow best in spots that get six to eight hours of direct sun per day. No plant says summer like a sunflower. The bright yellow blooms …

There are 52 species of sunflowers, all native to North America and Mexico. This sunflower is 1 to 3 meters (ca. 39 to 118 inches) tall (cultivated forms often taller). The stem is stiff, and usually …

Cherished for their beauty, Sunflowers (Helianthus) are striking ornamental annuals or perennial plants grown for their colorful summer and fall blooms. Fast-growing, they can reward you with …

Sunflower is the most popular oilseed crop in Europe and North America, where the crop originated and was domesticated during the first millennium B.C. While the Native Americans …

May 18, 2024 · The sun worship flower, with its dazzling beauty and unique movement towards the sun, is one of the most magical flowers in nature; In this article, we at the World of Plants …

Mar 7, 2023 · Ready to plant sunflower seeds? Find out the best time to sow the seeds, how much sun they need, the best soil conditions, good and bad companion plants, plus care and …

The common sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a living annual plant in the family Asteraceae, with a large flower head (capitulum). The stem of the flower can grow up to 3 metres tall, with a …