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Sunflowers

The Sunflower, Helianthus annuus is an annual flower of the Americas best known for its bright yellow petals and delicious seeds.

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Do sunflowers grow in Chicago?

Yes, it is possible to grow sunflowers during the summer in Chicago.

Where are sunflowers grown in Australia?

As long as the temperatures are above freezing, sunflowers can be grown anywhere in Australia. Many gardens, both flowering and vegetable, will incorporate the showy blooms. There is also a commercial demand for sunflower products in Australia, and because of that the Australian Sunflower Association was formed in 1976. Central Queensland is the central hub of the sunflower industry.

Do sunflowers live in Alberta?

Yes. Sunflowers live in Alberta as well as other places such as California and Budapest.

In Alberta though, they like to live in the Sunflower Palace which they often throw parties at. If you ever happen to go to one of their parties, bring a hat and plant killer incase they drink too much.

I hope this helped you.

Height of a sunflower?

The average height for the sun is about 2,713,406 miles.

What is 'sunflower field' in French?

'Champ de tournesol' is a French equivalent of 'sunflower field'.

The masculine noun 'champ' means 'field, meadow'. Its singular definite article is 'le' ['the'], and its singular indefinite article 'un' ['a, one']. The preposition 'de' means 'of, from'. The masculine noun 'tournesol'means 'sunflower' [Helianthus anuus].

All together, they're pronounced 'shaw duh toorn-sohl'.

Will geese eat sunflower seed?

Swallows (family Hirundinidae - aerial feeders) are primarily insect eaters. They enjoy all kinds of insects except for the stinging types (wasps, bees). They do like a bit of fruit and other plant matter once in a while. There have been no reports of them partaking of sunflower seeds. The birds that LOVE sunflower seeds include the Tufted Titmouse, Goldfinch, Purple Finch, Chickadee, Nuthatches and other seed-eating birds.

Why did van Gogh paint wilting sunflowers?

I am not sure it was. Judging from the questions sent to WikiAnswers "Starry Night" is the most famous one.

Also 'The Sunflowers' is a series of paintings with similar subjects, at least 7 of them.

yeh no one knows!

How to recognize a real or fake van gogh 14 sunflowers painting?

There are seven genuine Sunflower painings by van Gogh. Any other is a fake.

What year was sunflowers by van gogh sold for record price?

On March 31, 1987 Japanese insurance magnate Yasuo Goto paid the equivalent of US $39,921,750 for Van Gogh's Still Life: Vase with Fifteen Sunflowers at auction at Christie's London.

How many times did Vincent Van Gogh paint Sunflowers?

He painted many series of sunflowers. There are 3 paintings with fifteen sunflowers in the vase. Also a set of 2 paintings with twelve sun flowers in the vase. He first painted the twelve series. There is also a painting with 3 sunflowers in vase and one of 5 sunflowers in vase. the 5 sunflowers in vase was destroyed in the second world war by a fire on the 6th august 1945.
Vincent Van Gogh seemed to have quite a personal attachment to the sunflower. In the year before his death he wrote to his brother Theo, "It is a kind of a painting that rather changes in character, and takes on a richness the longer you look at it.. You know the peony is Jeannis, the hollyhock belongs to Quost, but the sunflower is somewhat my own." In many letters to his brother, he spoke glowingly of the richness of color that he saw in the Sunflowers, and his own desire to paint them before they quickly faded. (as quoted originally by Marc Eldo Tralbaut)


Answer 2:
He made 7 paintings of sunflowers in a vase, and three of single sunflowers.

Where is the vase with 12 sunflowers by van Gogh displayed?

Location of Van Gogh's Still Life: Vase with Twelve Sunflowers:

  • August 1888 picture: art museum in Munich, Germany
  • January 1889 picture: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Pennsylvania, USA.

Do cows eat sunflowers?

Yes, cows can eat sunflowers. Sunflower seeds and the plant itself are often used as feed for cattle because they are a good source of nutrients and energy. However, it's important to ensure that the sunflowers are properly processed and do not contain any harmful substances before feeding them to cows.

Why do sunflowers grow so big?

Sunflowers can grow so big due to their genetic makeup which allows them to efficiently convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis. They have a rapid growth rate and robust stems that support their large size. Additionally, sunflowers have evolved to compete for sunlight by growing tall to maximize their exposure to light.

Can squirrels eat sunflower seeds with shells?

My answer is yes out of all the types of seeds they eat they eat sunflower seeds.

Is a sunflower a carnivore?

There are a good deal of animals that will eat sunflower. A few examples are squirrels, parrots, rabbits, and humans.

What pH do sunflowers grow best in?

Sunflowers generally prefer a warm but not hot climate, between 70 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit. They are tolerant of drought but do better with occasional rainfall and/or soil that retains water well.

Are sunflowers made of cells?

Sun flowers, like all plants and animals have eukaryotic cells.

What is made from sunflowers?

Products made from sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) include the following:

  • Seeds - as a food used raw, baked, roasted, salted or not salted.
  • Seeds - can be used for feeding seed-eating birds.
  • Seeds - can be made into butter (like peanut butter) or made into bread.
  • Seeds - oil is extracted for cooking, margarine and biodiesel.
  • Seeds - when oil is extracted, the remaining "cake" can be used for cattle food.
  • Flower - ornamental plant for flower or vegetable gardens.
  • Plant - produces latex and may be source for nonallergenic rubber.
  • Stem - contains a fiber that can be used in paper production.
  • Leaves - can be used for cattle feed.
  • Roots - used in phytoremediation to extract poisons from the soil.
  • Native tribes also used the sunflower as a medicinal ointment.