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Sunflower Sunflower with sun highlights taken in Kraaifontein, South Africa Common sunflower,Helianthus annuus Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Sunflower

Sunflower with sun highlights taken in Kraaifontein, South Africa

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"Helianthus annuus", the common sunflower, is a large annual forb of the genus "Helianthus" grown as a crop for its edible oil and edible fruits. This sunflower species is also used as wild bird food, as livestock forage, in some industrial applications, and as an ornamental in domestic gardens.

Similar species: Asterales
Species identified by lizettefourie
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By lizettefourie

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Uploaded Apr 24, 2015. Captured Mar 1, 2015 10:47.
  • NIKON D3100
  • f/8.0
  • 10/1250s
  • ISO200
  • 55mm