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To get the most sunlight. If the sunflower isn't turned towards the sun, the sunlight is hitting its' side, which isn't as wide as its' front. It also closes when it's dark and opens when it's light. By the way, lots of flowers turn towards the sun in the first place for photosynthesis, for the nutrients.
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Sunflowers turn toward the sun because they need sunlight to do photosynthesis. Their leaves hold Chlorophyll which turn sunlight into the energy they need to survive.
What else can I help you with?
Do sunflowers always face east?
No, sunflowers do not always face east. While young sunflowers tend to face east in the morning and follow the sun throughout the day, mature sunflowers typically face east permanently.
Why do sunflowers face east?
Sunflowers face east because they track the movement of the sun from east to west throughout the day, a behavior known as heliotropism. This allows them to maximize their exposure to sunlight for photosynthesis, which is essential for their growth and development.
What is heliotrophism?
When sunflowers move throughout the day to face the sun. At night time they turn east to where the sun rises. (I'm smart! you wanna know why i think that? cuz I'm 11! and i answered this question)
What is the term used for sunflowers when they move throughout the day to face the sun?
Heliotrophism
Why are all the sunflowers facing the same direction?
Sunflowers, like most plants are heliotropic, that is they face the Sun to get more light. Sunflowers are very fast at moving toward sunlight, and they all do so at once. They are facing the Sun. Sun-flowers.
How can I accurately identify sunflowers?
To accurately identify sunflowers, look for tall plants with large, bright yellow flowers that have a dark center. Sunflowers typically have rough, hairy stems and leaves that are large and heart-shaped. Additionally, sunflowers tend to face towards the sun, tracking its movement throughout the day.
What is the process where the sunflowers follow the light?
Some flowers follow the sun by heliotropic action. The flowers are able to track the sun everyday as it goes from east to west.
If you face east will west be to the right of you?
No if you face East West will be behind you.
What is the best way to dry sunflowers out of the garden?
cut below head and leave in sun face up.
When you face north your east is what?
Your east will be right.
Where does the east window face?
The east window faces EAST OF COURSE!
Why do traditional churches face east?
Traditional churches face east in order to face the rising sun. This is not something that is mandated, it is more of a tradition.
