Close-up Of A Sunflower Helianthus Annuus, On A Blue Background Stock Image

Close-up of a sunflower Helianthus annuus, on a blue background. The common sunflower, is a large annual forb of the genus Helianthus grown as a crop for its edible oil and edible fruits. This sunflower species is also used as wild bird food, as livestock forage, in some industrial applications, and as an ornamental in domestic gardens. Sunflowers also symbolize worship and faithfulness in various religions because of their resemblance to the sun, which is associated with spiritual knowledge and the desire to seek light and truth. The Incas used sunflowers to symbolize the Sun God, and brought them to temples for worship. In many folklore traditions, sunflowers are seen as symbols of good luck and are associated with truth, loyalty, and honesty. Planting them around your home and garden will bring good fortune your way. ... The sunflower is considered a flower of loyalty because day after day, it follows the sun, from east to west.Sunflower is the only flower with flower in its name! “Helianthus” is the scientific name of Sunflower, Helia for Sun and Anthus for Flower. Sunflowers are the symbol of faith, loyalty and adoration. They follow the movement of the sun across the sky from east to west, and this process is known as heliotropism.