Sunflower, Costa Rica


πŸ” Sunflower | Helianthus annuus 🌻

πŸ“ Seen in Cartago, Costa Rica πŸ‡¨πŸ‡·

πŸ’¬ One of the most recognizable features of the sunflower is its ability to rotate its leaves, stems, and flower toward the sun. This movement has a name. It’s known as heliotropism, and it refers to the movements the sunflower makes in its search for the sun.


Also Known as:

Sunflower, Annual sunflower, Mirasol

Plant Type:

Herb

Lifespan:

Annual

Ultimate Height:

1 m to 3 m

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