Contents :
1. Sunflower
2. What is another name for sunflower?
3. What Does the Sunflower Mean?
4. Sunflower Facts
5. Meaningful Botanical Characteristics of the Sunflower
6. Summary
Sunflower
Sunflower was a common crop among American Indian tribes throughout North America. Evidence suggests that the plant was cultivated by American Indians in present-day Arizona and New Mexico about 3000 BC. Some archaeologists suggest that sunflower may have been domesticated before corn.
What is another name for sunflower?
The common names "sunflower" and "common sunflower" typically refer to the popular annual species Helianthus annuus, whose round flower heads in combination with the ligules look like the sun.
What Does the Sunflower Mean?
The sunflower has developed unique meanings across the world as it spreads in the modern age, but many cultures share similar views of the flower thanks to its physical characteristics. Some of the most common meanings include:
* Long life, mainly since most varieties stand in full bloom for months on end during the hottest days of summer
* Feelings of adoration, admiration, and platonic love towards a person, such as a family member or friend
* Loyalty and strong bonds between two people, as represented by the strong and upright stem
* Seeking out positivity and strength, as the bloom turns to face the sun
* Nourishing yourself and others, since the sunflower produces an abundance of edible seeds
* Brightening your mood, through the vibrancy of the yellow or orange petals
* Good luck and lasting happiness, especially in the Chinese culture
Sunflower Facts
*The Sunflower is native to North America, but it has spread across the world through export.
*Native Americans planted wild varieties as a source of food, but modern breeding has emphasized petal size and count over seed production in many varieties.
*The Sunflower can range in height from six inches to over 12 feet tall, depending on the variety.
Meaningful Botanical Characteristics of the Sunflower
Aside from being beautiful and important symbolically, the Sunflower is downright useful. Almost all varieties produce edible and good-tasting seeds with plenty of health benefits. If you don’t eat the seeds yourself, you can feed your local songbirds just by letting them dry on the stalk. The entire plant also produces a pale yellow dye.
Summary
The sunflower is not the rarest flower, but it’s still a beautiful symbol of power for many people. In many ways, it’s more powerful in what it symbolizes because it is easy to grow in your backyard or a patio container. Find out what this sunny gem means as a birth flower or a happy representation of the sun.
