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There are about 70 species of sunflower, the more common domestic varieties flower in late spring, summer and into early autumn

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What does sunflower mean?

The sunflower generally symbolizes adoration, loyalty, and longevity. It is also associated with positivity, strength, and growth due to its characteristic of following the sun's path throughout the day.


What is the ninth month of the year?

The ninth month of the year is September.


What are some kinds of flowers?

There are many flowers. Pansies, gladioli, ranunculi, freesia, poppy, gardenia, Hippeastrum, lilies, iris, daylilies, roses, geranium, Gypsophila, rudbeckia, rice flower, peony, heliconia, anthurium, hydrangea, Queen Anne's lace, molucella, crocus, orchid, crocosmia, strelitzia, zantedeschia, Japonica, Camellia, Tillandsia, Aechmia, Cryptanthus, Leucospermum, Banksia, protea, leucodendron, hyacinth, aster, Solomon's seal, chrysanthemum, mesembryanthemum, gerbera, magnolia, lotus, nymphea. There are many different types of flower, but modern Science classifies them in groups such as: Flowering plant and non-flowering plant; herbaceous or evergreen; perennial and annual. Annuals bloom for one year and include marigolds, daisies, and begonias. Perennial flowers come back and bloom year after year and include roses, phlox, and peonies.


What is the scientific name for a sunflower seed?

Helianthus (hee-li-an-thus) annuus (an-ew-us/an-us) Helios: Greek for 'sun' Anthemon: Greek for 'flower' Therefore helianthus literally means 'sunflower' Annus: Latin for year, referring to the annual nature of sunflower (germinates and dies once a year) Therefore the scientific name for sunflower is literally 'annual sun-flower'


What grows faster a rose or a sunflower?

sunflower

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What a sunflower?

sunflower is a plant It is a flower which usually blossom on sunny days or summertime. The color of the petals are yellow with a round shape in the middle which is color brown.


What does sunflower mean?

The sunflower generally symbolizes adoration, loyalty, and longevity. It is also associated with positivity, strength, and growth due to its characteristic of following the sun's path throughout the day.


What is the official flower of china?

Rocks Peony, Plum Blossom and the Sunflower are all unofficial floral emblems of China.


In what year did the TV show Blossom premiere?

Blossom premiered in 1991 and ran until 1995.


Can you transplant your sunflower plant so it will grow next year?

No, you cannot transplant your sunflower plant so it will grow next year. Sunflowers will die off each year. If you are wanting to transplant your sunflower you will need to gently dig it up and move it to the new hole. Make sure to water your sunflower very well.


What is the Orange Blossom Festival?

The Orange Blossom Festival is located in Lindsay, CA each year. The festival is held each year in April. The festival started in 1932.


Are sunflower plants perennials or do they need to be replanted each year?

Sunflower plants are annuals, meaning they need to be replanted each year as they do not come back on their own.


What is the plural of word blossom?

The plural of the word blossom is blossoms. As in "the blossoms look nice this year".


What year were the cherry blossom rugby union team form form?

The Japanese international side are known as the cherry blossom if that helps.


What year did the apple blossom become Michigan's state flower?

1897 is when the Apple Blossom became Michigan's state flower.


What is sunflower in Greek?

The Greek word for sunflower is "i̱liotrópio"/heliotropio (helio = sun + trope = to turn), related to the myth that the sunflower always faces the sun. The scientific name of the common sunflower is Helianthus annuus( helios = sun + anthos = flower ++ annuus = year), the yearly sunflower.


What is the flora emblem of China?

There is no official emblem of China. The unofficial flora emblem is the Rock's Peony or peony. Other flora emblems they use are plum blossom, Chrysanthemum and Sunflower.