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Sunflower

Tall annual plant native to North America with a large yellow flower head.

Helianthus annuus

A tall annual plant (Helianthus annuus) native to North America, known for its large yellow flower head. Sunflowers are cultivated for their edible seeds and oil, as well as ornamental purposes. The flower head follows the sun's movement throughout the day (heliotropism) when young.

Pronunciation

/ˈsʌnˌflaʊər/

Etymology

From Old English sunnflower, from sunne ‘sun’ + flower.

Explain Like I’m 5

Sunflowers are tall plants with big, yellow flowers that look like the sun and often follow its movement across the sky.

Fun Facts

Sunflowers can grow up to 15 feet tall
Their seeds are a good source of oil
The flower head can turn to face the sun

FAQ

What is a sunflower? A tall plant with a large yellow flower head
Where are sunflowers native to? North America
What do sunflowers produce? Sunflower oil and seeds

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

plant flowering plant

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

mammoth sunflower dwarf sunflower

Meronyms — Parts or Components

seeds stem petals

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

field garden

Indexes

flowering plant plant

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