A special flower which turns its head in direction of Sun is Sunflower. It symbolises the name given to it.

Kingdom

Plantae

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Family

Asteraceae

Genus

Helianthus

Species

annuus

Sunflowers are not just pretty to look but sunflower seeds are power-packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, minerals, and vitamin E - all important to the nutritional quality of your diet.

The sunflower is a warm and caring flower. With brilliant yellow petals that surround the flower's center, sunflowers have an unmistakable sun-like appearance that has made them a passionate flower choice for many. Sunflowers come in a number of varieties, ranging from small to large and from daylight yellows to sunset reds.



Different Species and Varieties of Sunflower

• Helianthus angustifolius (Swamp Sunflower)
• Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)
• Helianthus atrorubens (Dark Eye Sunflower, Purpledisk Sunflower)
• Helianthus decapetalus (Thinleaf Sunflower)
• Helianthus maximiliani (Maximillian Sunflower)
• Helianthus multiflorus
• Helianthus salicifolius (Willowleaf Sunflower)
• Helianthus tuberosus (Jerusalem Artichoke, Girasole)