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 centres that are the most common. Beyond their good looks, sunflowers are grown for their tasty seeds, which are snacked on, pressed for cooking oil or offered as a treat for birds.
Blooming sunflowers
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Wooden path to Kennedy Lake, Vancouver Island, Canada
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Tank Lakes, Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington, United States
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Here we go!
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Flock of Swaledale sheep in North Yorkshire, England
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A different kind of toucan
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Two hungry baby beavers
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Secluded sands in Mexico
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Lyngvig Lighthouse, Hvide Sande, Denmark
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Republic Day
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Oloupena Falls, island of Molokai, Hawaii, United States
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World Lion Day
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Why is this cliffside ablaze?
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Rietvlei Nature Reserve, South Africa
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The Wave, Vejle, Denmark
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American Red Cross pioneers
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European beech forest, Belgium
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San Gimignano, Siena, Italy
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Celebrating our looming lunar neighbour
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Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris, France
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A hammock in Central Florida, USA
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The gateway to jungle
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Badlands National Park, South Dakota, United States
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Corn maze in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania
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Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA
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Walruses in Svalbard, Norway
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