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The "annuus" part of the name comes from the fact that the common sunflower, unlike other related species, is an annual plant and not a perennial. The genus "Helianthus" comes from the the Greek word "Helios", or sun, and the Latin word "anthos", meaning "flower."
they look like the sun and botanists call them helianthus. Helios which means sun and anthos which means flower. The also follow the sun every day that's why the french call them turniso which means turn with the sun
It comes from the Latin flora via the French fleur. Other early English spellings are flowr and flour.
it looks like sun hence it is called as sunflower its head also follows the sun on its course during the day.zaf.
they got their name from botanists who call them helianthu. Helios which means sun and anthos which means flower.
Because they are extremely phototropic and will follow the sun across the sky throughout the day.
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Is a sunflower an annual biennial or a perennial?
Typical sunflowers that are planted are annuals; however, there is a newer crop being developed called "perennial sunflowers."
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they have a medicine called syfthiyemis it protects it
What colors do sunflowers come in?
True sunflowers only occur in red, orange, and yellow varieties, with varying shades of these colors. Other plants which are sometimes called "sunflowers,"such as oxeyes, may be pure white, blue, or even purple.
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What is van Gogh's Sunflowers about?
About a vase of sunflowers.
What is California's sunflowers predators?
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Do sunflowers grow in NC?
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When was The Night of the Sunflowers created?
The Night of the Sunflowers was created in 2006.
Are sunflowers a symbol of forgiveness?
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What is a sunflowers nationality?
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