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girassol

Helianthus annuus

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Diet

Autotroph

Lifespan

1 years

Length

3.0 m

Trend

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About

El girasol es una de las plantas con flores más cultivadas del mundo y un cultivo oleaginoso de importancia económica crítica, nativo de América del Norte y capaz de alcanzar 3 metros de altura con cabezuelas de hasta 30 cm de diámetro. Su característica conducta de seguir al sol —heliotrópismo solar en plantas jóvenes— le dio su nombre. Una sola cabezuela de girasol está compuesta por hasta 2.000 flósculos individuales. La producción mundial supera los 50 millones de toneladas anuales, valorada por su aceite, semillas y alimento para aves.

Fun Facts

✨ A single sunflower head can contain up to 2,000 seeds.
✨ They were first cultivated over 4,500 years ago.
✨ Sunflowers can extract toxins from contaminated soil.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits montane grasslands and shrublands and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

🏗️ Artificial - Terrestrial 🌿 Grassland

Widely distributed across Africa (12 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (30 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Marshall Islands), and South America (4 countries).

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Diet & Behavior

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Autotroph

girassol is classified as autotroph, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Autotroph

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Helianthus (Sunflowers)

Species

Helianthus annuus (girassol)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish girassol

French Tournesol

German Einjaehrige Sonnenblume

Portuguese girassol

Turkish Aycicegi

Similar Species in Helianthus

Helianthus arizonensis

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Maximilian's Sunflower

Helianthus maximiliani

Giant Or Tall Sunflower

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of girassol?

The scientific name of girassol is Helianthus annuus. It belongs to the genus Helianthus.

Where does girassol live?

girassol is found in Widely distributed across Africa (12 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (30 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Marshall Islands), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Chad.

What family does girassol belong to?

girassol (Helianthus annuus) belongs to the genus Helianthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

What does girassol eat?

girassol is autotroph. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does girassol live?

girassol has an average lifespan of approximately 1 years in the wild.

What kingdom does girassol belong to?

girassol (Helianthus annuus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of girassol?

The closest relatives of girassol in the genus Helianthus include aguaturma, Arizona Sunflower, ashy sunflower, Bolander's Sunflower, Giant Or Tall Sunflower.