The sunflower is an eye-catcher, growing to the sky and brightly singing of summer no matter the time of year. Helianthus annuus is native to the Americas, and its flowering head is actually made up of more tiny flowers that mature into seeds (and, of course, get eaten around the world). But did you know that sunflowers also bring one of nature"s mathematical wonders to life?
Fibonacci Day
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Celtic Colours International Festival, Canada
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Lizard of mystery
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Mount Rainier National Park
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Let’s go foraging
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Manatees rebound
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Sea Otter Awareness Week
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Celebrating Flag Day
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The Badlands celebrates a milestone
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An ancient sailing tradition takes to the water
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New Year s Day
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe
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An avian predator built for the snow
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Winter Olympics in Beijing
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International Rock Day
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US Election Day
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World Water Day
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Birds of a feather
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Village of Zahara de la Sierra, Cadiz, Spain