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Annual Sunflower

Helianthus annuus

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Diet

Autotroph

Lifespan

1 years

Length

3.0 m

Trend

→ Stable

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About

世界で最も多く栽培されている花卉植物の一つであり経済的に重要な油料作物であるヒマワリは北アメリカ原産で、高さ3メートルまで成長し、花頭の直径は30センチメートルに達することがあります。若い植物が太陽を追うという独特の行動（太陽屈性）がその名前の由来となっています。一つのヒマワリの花頭は最大2,000個の小さな小花で構成されています。世界生産量は年間5,000万トンを超え、油、種子、野鳥の餌として高く評価されています。

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

Annual Sunflower is classified as autotroph, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Autotroph

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Class

Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)

Order

Asterales (キク目)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Helianthus (Sunflowers)

Species

Helianthus annuus (Annual Sunflower)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Annual Sunflower?

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

Where does Annual Sunflower live?

Annual Sunflower 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 Annual Sunflower belong to?

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

What does Annual Sunflower eat?

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

How long does Annual Sunflower live?

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

What kingdom does Annual Sunflower belong to?

Annual Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Annual Sunflower?

The closest relatives of Annual Sunflower in the genus Helianthus include Anomalus Sunflower, Beach Sunflower, Arizona Sunflower, ashy sunflower, Bolander's Sunflower.