Bright and bold, sunflowers are loved by bees, birds and just about everyone. The name of their genus, helianthus, comes from the Greek words for sun (helios) and flower (anthos). These annual plants are known for their large, daisy-like flowers and radiant charm. While sunflowers come in shades of red, orange and maroon, it"s the classic yellow blooms with brown centres that are the most common. Beyond their good looks, sunflowers are grown for their tasty seeds, which are snacked on, pressed for cooking oil or offered as a treat for birds.
Blooming sunflowers
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International Day of Forests
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International Day for Monuments and Sites
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A kiss and a sigh
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Amethyst laccaria mushrooms, Seabeck, Washington, United States
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International Womens Day
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An oasis in the desert
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A glimpse of the grandest of canyons
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Agra Fort, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
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Bản Giốc – Detian Falls, Vietnam
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