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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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세계에서 가장 많이 재배되는 꽃식물이자 경제적으로 중요한 유료 작물인 해바라기는 북아메리카 원산으로, 높이 3미터까지 자라고 꽃머리의 지름이 30센티미터에 달할 수 있습니다. 어린 식물에서 태양을 추적하는 태양굴성이라는 독특한 행동이 이름의 유래가 되었습니다. 하나의 해바라기 꽃머리는 최대 2,000개의 작은 소화로 구성됩니다. 전 세계 생산량은 연간 5,000만 톤을 초과하며, 기름, 씨앗, 새 모이용으로 높이 평가됩니다.

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).

🇲🇦 Morocco 🇷🇼 Rwanda 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein 🇲🇩 Moldova 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇱🇾 Libya 🇲🇼 Malawi 🇮🇳 India 🇯🇵 Japan 🇦🇱 Albania 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇾🇪 Yemen 🇨🇦 Canada 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇵🇪 Peru 🇧🇾 Belarus 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇹🇩 Chad 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇱 Israel 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇳🇦 Namibia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Diet & Behavior

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Autotroph

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

Diet

🍽️ Autotroph

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (식물)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)

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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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 (식물).

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.