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Sunflowers-Helianthus annuus

Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) is an annual plant in the family Asteraceae and native to the USA. Sunflower seeds are mainly used to extract edible oil from it. Its "whole seed" are used as a snack food. It's also used as a food for birds. Sunflower serve as the national flower of Ukraine.

Sunflower Pictures
Sunflower Picture
Sunflower Picture
Sunflower Picture

Sunflower Picture
Sunflower Picture

2 comments:

  1. myonlyphotoNovember 7, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    I am Ukrainian and I didn't know that sunflower is the national flower of the Ukraine, lol. Thanks for letting me know, it is my favorite flower. Nice pictures. Thanks for sharing, Anna :)

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  2. MarvinNovember 7, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    It looks like a very healthy and vibrant sunflower. Nice shots!

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