Field of sunflowers is a photograph by Elena Nosyreva which was uploaded on June 23rd, 2013.
Field of sunflowers
The sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is an annual plant native to the Americas. It possesses a large inflorescence (flowering head), and its name is... more
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Field of sunflowers
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Elena Nosyreva
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The sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is an annual plant native to the Americas. It possesses a large inflorescence (flowering head), and its name is derived from the flower's shape and image, which is often used to depict the sun. The plant has a rough, hairy stem, broad, coarsely toothed, rough leaves and circular heads of flowers. The heads consist of many individual flowers which mature into seeds, often in the hundreds, on a receptacle base. From the Americas, sunflower seeds were brought to Europe in the 16th century, where, along with sunflower oil, they became a widespread cooking ingredient. Leaves of the sunflower can be used as cattle feed, while the stems contain a fiber which may be used in paper production.
Original photography by Elena Nosyreva, digitally enhanced with textures.
© All copyrights reserved by Elena Nosyreva, 2013.
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