Sunflowers
by Kristin Elmquist
Title
Sunflowers
Artist
Kristin Elmquist
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Photograph
Description
Down the road from where I live is a beautiful rolling field of sunflowers. So, today I figured I'd get some shots of them since we had rain a few days ago and they're not all floppy any more. :)
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is an annual plant native to the Americas. It possesses a large inflorescence (flowering head). The sunflower is named for its ability to follow the sun in the course of a day. The sunflower 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 fibre which may be used in paper production.
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July 4th, 2012
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Comments (30)
Kristin Elmquist
Thanks, Judy. You should see them now - they're all bowing down to the ground, and the birds are having a "field day"! :)
Kristin Elmquist
Thanks, Debi, for featuring this one in the Tennessee Treasures Group. I appreciate it. :)
Kristin Elmquist
Thanks, Jose, for featuring this image in the Stop Time with Art Group. I appreciate it. :)
Kristin Elmquist
Thanks, Bruce, for featuring this image in the World of Sunflowers Group. I appreciate it. :)
Xueling Zou
I love sunflowers. Your capture is so beautiful, Kristin! Love the lighting and the positive energy! I always appreciate your great encouragement on my work, than you so much!!