Sunny Summerville – the beautiful, tall, golden sleek sunflower is the envy of all in the school. But underneath there is a lot more going on with Sunny as she is the leader of the Mean-Girl clique with Jasmine and Cloe.
The common sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a large, bright annual plant in the daisy family known for its tall stems and iconic yellow flower heads. Native to North America, it is widely grown for its edible seeds, agricultural oil, and cheerful garden aesthetics.
- Height: Ranges from dwarf types under 3 feet to towering giant varieties reaching 10 to 12 feet tall.
- Flowers: Composed of bright yellow outer ray petals and a dark central disk made of hundreds of tiny individual flowers.
- Stems: Coarsely hairy, thick, and upright, supporting either a single massive head or multiple smaller branching heads depending on the variety
The common sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a large annual forb in the daisy family Asteraceae. The domesticated form of common sunflower is harvested for its edible seeds, which come in two types: oil and confectionary seeds. Oilseed sunflowers are widely grown globally and represent the fourth most used vegetable oil in the world. They also are used widely as bird food or as food for livestock. In contrast, confectionary sunflower seeds are often eaten as a snack food or in baking.