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girassol

Helianthus annuus

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Diet

Autotroph

Lifespan

1 years

Length

3.0 m

Trend

→ Stable

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About

O girassol é uma das plantas com flores mais cultivadas do mundo e uma oleaginosa de importância econômica crítica, nativo da América do Norte e capaz de atingir 3 metros de altura com capítulos florais de até 30 cm de diâmetro. Seu comportamento característico de seguir o sol — heliotrópismo solar em plantas jovens — lhe conferiu o nome. Um único capítulo de girassol é composto por até 2.000 flósculos individuais. A produção mundial supera 50 milhões de toneladas anuais, valorizada pelo óleo, sementes e ração para pássaros.

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 (plantas)

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

Giant Or Tall Sunflower

Maximilian's Sunflower

Helianthus maximiliani

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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 (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of girassol?

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