Sunflowers: why they're so special

in nature •  7 years ago  (edited)

The sunflower is my favorite type of flower!

There's just something about sunflowers that makes my heart so happy. They're beautiful, bright, colorful, and fun. Their rays of brilliant yellow brighten my spirit. This makes sense actually because sunflowers are actually the symbol of faith, loyalty, and adoration. They stand tall, stretching for the sun… bravely holding their seedy heads high.

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Pink is my signature color. But my second favorite color is yellow! Yellow is a very beautiful color, it stands out, and catches my eye. Yellow stands for freshness, happiness, positivity, clarity, energy, optimism, enlightenment, remembrance, intellect, honor, and joy. Studies show that the meaning of the color yellow can be warmth and cheerful causing increased mental activity and muscle energy. The color yellow helps activate the memory, encourage communication, enhance vision, build confidence, and stimulate the nervous system.
Wow! Interesting, huh?!

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Here are 10 fun facts about sunflowers:

#1 The sunflower is the only flower with "flower" in its name.
#2 They follow the movement of the sun across the sky from east to west.
#3 Sunflower oil is able to soften leather, condition hair, wounds, and also used as cooking oil.
#4 Sunflower oil is rich in minerals like calcium and iron and contains vitamins A, B, C, and E, and is low in saturated fatty acids.
#5 The Sunflower is the national flower of Ukraine. It is also the state flower of Kansas.
#6 Sunflowers are one of the fastest growing plants and they grow tall. On an average, they grow up to 8-12 feet within six months.
#7 A single sunflower can have up to 2000 seeds.
#8 According to Guinness World Record the tallest sunflower in the world was measured at 30 feet and 1 inch. It was grown in Karst, Nordrhein Westfalen, Germany, on August 28, 2014.
#9 Sunflowers produce nutrient-dense seeds, an excellent source of beneficial fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals. Salted, dry-roasted sunflower seeds are rich in the antioxidant vitamin E.
#10 Cooking with sunflower oil can lower your risk of heart disease, help maintain a healthy weight and strengthen your immune system.

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Also, sunflowers with red roses make the most beautiful, perfect combination :)
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Just wanted to share my favorite flower with you all in hopes it brings positivity and happiness your way!
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Very beautiful flowers from a distance we see very beautiful what more flower photos up close Photo snapshots are very cool and I am very fascinating to see them katakata On this occasion I will share my post shots on job prewedding Hopefully you are interested obat I didn't know it can also be used as a drug. Interesting insight and thank you for sharing these photo and story

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Hello ,Im like the flowers its good :) Thank you for sharing