Bright and bold, sunflowers are loved by bees, birds, and just about everyone. The name of their genus, helianthus, comes from the Greek words for sun (helios) and flower (anthos). These annual plants are known for their large, daisy-like flowers and radiant charm. While sunflowers come in shades of red, orange, and maroon, it"s the classic yellow blooms with brown centers that are the most common.
Blooming sunflowers
Today in History
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International Day of Mangrove Conservation
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American Eagle Day
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Fall comes to the Last Frontier
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Grand finish of Le Tour
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico
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Mesmerizing murmuration
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Endangered Species Act
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Cinco de Mayo
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Juneteenth
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Greece celebrates its independence
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May we have this dance?
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Tree of many colors
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Batten down the hatches
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It s Slovenia s Independence and Unity Day
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Ölüdeniz, Turkey
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Bryce Canyon National Park turns 100
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A hint of spring
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Dalmatian pelicans, Lake Kerkini, Greece
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In praise of bogs, swamps, and marshes
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Après-ski in the Dolomites
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A red fox on the Swiss side of the Jura Mountain range
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In the Red Sea for World Dolphin Day
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World Lake Day in the Faroe Islands
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