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Sunflower

Helianthus annuus

Photo by integrado70
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Field Notes

Description:

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)

Sunflowers belong to the Asteraceae family and are native to North America grown by indigenous people for food, were domesticated around 1000 BC. They have a behavior known as heliotropism, which is the "look" behavior for the sun.

Mateus da Silva Lima (TIM-3M)

Habitat:

Itaguaí

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PublishedJune 5, 2017

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