Bright and bold, sunflowers are loved by bees, birds and just about everyone. The name of their genus, helianthus, comes from the Greek words for sun (helios) and flower (anthos). These annual plants are known for their large, daisy-like flowers and radiant charm. While sunflowers come in shades of red, orange and maroon, it"s the classic yellow blooms with brown centres that are the most common.
Blooming sunflowers
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World Olive Tree Day
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International Tea Day
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Today, a nation was born
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Follow the teacher!
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Val Gardena, South Tyrol, Dolomites, Italy
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World Otter Day
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Single file, please!
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Guarding the pass
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Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Canada
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Third Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge connecting Laos and Thailand
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Out of this world
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Stealthy pollinators
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World Sea Turtle Day
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International Tiger Day
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The Isle of Wight Garlic Festival
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A longstanding ode to love
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The grass looks greener on this side
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A glowing square of squares
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Star Wars Day
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Christmas Bird Count turns 125
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Asteroid Day
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Winnie the Pooh Day
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Salar de Uyuni salt flats in Bolivia
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Koala in the Great Otway National Park, Australia
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Chinese New Year
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Reed bunting
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