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.
Blooming sunflowers
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International Day of Human Space Flight
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Jewel of the Adriatic
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Bright blue lakes and rugged mountains
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National Poetry Day
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