Top 10 Secrets About Sunflower

Sunflowers are a stunning sight. But there’s more to them than meets the eye. Here are 10 secrets about sunflowers:

1. Sunflower heads can reach up to 12 inches in diameter and may contain up to 2000 individual flowers.

2. The flower petals of sunflowers face east in the morning and follow the sun throughout the day, hence the name “sunflower”.

3. The scientific name for sunflowers is Helianthus annuus, which in Latin means “flower of the sun”.

4. The Guinness World Record holder for tallest sunflower is held by Hans-Peter Schiffer from Germany with a height of 9.17 meters (30 feet 1 inch).

5. Sunflowers are native to North America and were cultivated by Native Americans more than 4,000 years ago.

6. Sunflowers contain high amounts of vitamin E and other antioxidants that can help reduce inflammation within the body, and improve skin health when used topically.

7. The seeds of sunflower plants produce a healthy oil which is rich in vitamins A, B1, C, D, and E as well as many minerals like copper and zinc.

8. Sunflower plants have an amazing ability to absorb toxins from the soil such as arsenic, lead or selenium – protecting other plants from these damaging elements in their surrounding environment.

9. Sunflowers are a great choice for bees and other beneficial pollinators, with their large blossoms and copious amounts of nectar.

10. Sunflower shells can be repurposed as bird feeders in your garden – just fill them with seeds or suet to attract birds!

Sunflowers may have humble beginnings, but you should definitely appreciate all the secrets they hide beneath the petals!