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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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What is 'sunflower' in Portuguese?
"Girasol" is a Portuguese equivalent of "sunflower" (Helianthus anuus).
The Portuguese word is a masculine noun. Its singular definite article is "o" ("the"). Its singular indefinite article is "um" ("a, one").
The pronunciation is "ZHEE-ruh-SOOHL."
Depending on the size of the sunflower - 34, 55 or 89
How do sunflowers protect themselves?
I think they protect themselves by their height,or attract other bugs that kill the pest. Or standing still. They also protect themselves by pulling in their long flowers to protect the seeds.
Is it possible for sunflowers to grow in sand?
Yes. Although sunflowers prefer soil that provides plenty of nutrients, they have been known to grown in sand. Ideally, however, they need richer soil, and sand is far from a healthy environment. Also, the conditions of the sand make a difference. Sunflowers cannot grow in a sandy desert, exposed to too much sun and wind, but they will grow - tentatively - in sheltered sandy positions.
Sonnet poems about sunflowers?
There are sonnets about sunflowers.
- June Jordan "Sunflower Sonnet Number 1"
- Richard Sidy "Sunflower Sonnet Number 1.5"
- June Jordan "Sunflower Sonnet Number 2"
- John Slim "In the Garden Sunflower Sonnet"
- note: Shakespeare did not write about sunflowers in his sonnets
When should a sunflower themed wedding take place?
In the Summer, preferably in a garden with Sunflowers.
Does sunflowers keep snakes away?
No it does not keep snakes away well it depends on the species but it is most likely not to keep the snakes away because i have two snakes and we tried @nd it did nothing
Sunflowers can emit an unpleasant odor due to the presence of certain volatile compounds produced by the plant. These compounds can include decay-related substances or compounds released when the flowers age or are damaged. Additionally, sunflowers may attract pests or fungi that contribute to a foul smell. While not all sunflowers have a strong odor, environmental factors and plant health can influence their scent.
There are two forms of dried sunflowers:
- When the plant is at its peak of beauty, the flower can be picked, and treated with chemicals that dry the tissues but retain the color and structure of the flower.
- When the seed head has formed, and the plant starts to die, the heads can be harvested and kept in a low humidity to preserve the tissue. These are sometimes referred to as "dried" sunflowers.
The current world record for the number of sunflowers on a plant is 837 on a plant in Michigan, in 2001. So while your sunflower is amazing, it looks like other sunflowers have out-bloomed yours.
When a sunflower dies do you cut off the top and replant it?
Not exactly. You should remove the seeds from the head and plant the seeds separately. Planting the entire head would be a waste and would crowd out the seeds.
Do sunflowers undergo epigeal germination?
I'm no expert, but I believe yes: From: http://www.answers.com/topic/epigeal In botany, a seed is described as epigeal when the cotyledons of the germinating seed expand, throw off the seed shell and become photosynthetic above the ground. The converse, where the cotyledons remain non-photosynthetic, inside the seed shell, and below ground, is hypogeal. And http://www.answers.com/topic/cotyledon Cotyledons may be either epigeal, expanding on the germination of the seed, throwing off the seed shell and become photosynthetic above the ground; or hypogeal, not expanding, remaining below ground and not becoming photosynthetic. The latter is typically the case where the cotyledons act as a storage organ, as in many nuts and acorns. And http://www.answers.com/topic/germination
Is it true that when lots of wild sunflowers grow a bad winter will follow?
No, there is no relation for Sunflowers and winter season.
What does a sunflower symbolize?
You must be close to Kansas. Answer positive attitude, happiness, fun we think both way 1. Sunflowers symbolizeloyalty and wishes 2. Sunflowers: As a flower which blindly follows the sun, sunflowers have become a symbol of infatuation or foolish passion
How are sunflowers used for foods?
Foods made from sunflowers include margarine, oil, sunflower butter and bread. The seeds can be used as a snack food or as a garnish.
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.
How do you take care of sunflowers?
With water and plenty of sunshine. You weed the bed it is in and you feed it regularuly to ensure it will grow and prosperm and give you the enjoyment of its fruit.
Are sunflower seeds bad for ducks?
No but you have to watch where they poop after or you'll grow a mighty garden!
Can you substitute sunflower seeds pistachio or pecans for sliced almonds in a salad?
of course you can
Can you be addicted to sunflower seeds?
Sunflower seeds contain no psychoactive components, so it is unlikely. As with almost any activity (such as gambling), if eating sunflower seeds is thrilling to you, you could be addicted to them.
