Nature Walks – Flowers Of The Sun

It’s sunflower season right now. So many beautiful sunflowers of all kinds are in full bloom, displaying their bright, sunny colors. There are many different sunflower varieties too. Here are a few we have blooming right now.

This is one of many of my own sunflowers from my backyard. Our sunflowers are growing like crazy right now.

This one is not from my yard, but from one of my neighbors. I just think it is absolutely gorgeous. It stood well over 6′ tall.

Another big, tall sunflower. This one must be about 10′ tall.

The word Sunflower is from the Greek word Helianthus, Heli means sun, Anthus means flower. Sunflowers turn towards the sun and look like the sun. Ancient cultures worshiped them, and mythical stories called them Sunflowers. The reason why a sunflower’s young bud and bloom follow the sun is to gain as much energy from the sun as it can to grow big and strong. And when the bud has blossomed the sun warms the pollen to entice bees, butterflies, and other small beasties to pollinate it. Pollination is the main goal of sunflowers, pollination produces seeds. Thousands of years ago sunflower seeds were one of the main food sources for South Americans.

Have a great day and make everyday great. Stay safe, stay well, and stay sunny. ‘Til next time.

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Author: ajeanneinthekitchen

I have worked in the restaurant and catering industry for over 35 years. I attended 2 culinary schools in Southern California, and have a degree in culinary arts from the Southern California School of Culinary Arts, as well as a few other degrees in other areas. I love to cook and I love to feed people.

16 thoughts on “Nature Walks – Flowers Of The Sun”

  4. What beautiful pictures! Thank you for sharing them!

    For some reason our sunflowers never grew this year. Such a disappointment, especially for the 4-year-old granddaughter.

    Have a wonderful rest of the week.

    Blessings~

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