Pamela Jay
Sunflower Power
The scientific name of sunflowers is Helianthus, Helia for sun and Anthus for flower. The head of a sunflower consists of 1,000 to 2,000 individual flowers joined together by a receptacle base. The large petals around the edge of a sunflower head are individual ray flowers which do not develop into seed. After pollination every little flower or floret produces a seed. The French word for sunflower is "tournesol" which means "turns with the sun." In their bud phase, sunflowers will literally seek out and face the sun. This trait is called heliotropism.
Have a happy Sunday everyone! :))
Sunflower Power
The scientific name of sunflowers is Helianthus, Helia for sun and Anthus for flower. The head of a sunflower consists of 1,000 to 2,000 individual flowers joined together by a receptacle base. The large petals around the edge of a sunflower head are individual ray flowers which do not develop into seed. After pollination every little flower or floret produces a seed. The French word for sunflower is "tournesol" which means "turns with the sun." In their bud phase, sunflowers will literally seek out and face the sun. This trait is called heliotropism.
Have a happy Sunday everyone! :))