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Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) I took this photo early in the morning and some of the flowers had not lifted their heads and opened up, They looked really relaxed! The sunflower attracts many flying insects such as; hoverflies, bees, flies and many more. Flowers,Geotagged,Helianthus annuus,Sunflower,United Kingdom Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)

I took this photo early in the morning and some of the flowers had not lifted their heads and opened up, They looked really relaxed! The sunflower attracts many flying insects such as; hoverflies, bees, flies and many more.

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The Common Sunflower

"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.

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Similar species: Asterales
Species identified by Bridget Charity Rendall
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By Bridget Charity Rendall

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Uploaded Oct 13, 2012. Captured Oct 4, 2012 08:26 in Barton Ln, Exeter, Devon EX2, UK.
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  • f/4.0
  • 10/2500s
  • ISO80
  • 7.8mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.

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