Sunflower

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Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is a seasonal plant of the popular kenikir-kenikiran (Asteraceae) tribe, both as an ornamental plant and an oil-producing plant. The flower of this plant is very distinctive: large, usually bright yellow, with large flower heads diameter can reach 30 cm). This flower is actually a compound interest, composed of hundreds to thousands of small flowers on one bongkol.Bunga Sun also has a typical behavior, the flowers are always facing / leaning toward the sun or heliotropisme.People call it tournesol or " Sun travelers ". However, this trait is removed in various new cultivars for oil production because it consumes a lot of energy and reduces yield. Sunflower is the national flower of Ukraine and the official flower of the state of Kansas, USA.


By @joeel

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I really liked this flower. Great to see The scent of this flower is very beautiful.

Thank you, my friend

welc my dear ☺☺