Why are sunflowers called sunflowers?

Answer 1

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."

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

It comes from the Latin flora via the French fleur. Other early English spellings are flowr and flour.

Answer 4

it looks like sun hence it is called as sunflower its head also follows the sun on its course during the day.zaf.

Answer 5

they got their name from botanists who call them helianthu. Helios which means sun and anthos which means flower.

Answer 6

it is large and yellow like the sun

Answer 7

Because they are extremely phototropic and will follow the sun across the sky throughout the day.

Answer 8

Because they need a lot of sunlight.