Sunflower

/ˈsʌnˌflaʊ.ər/ noun

Definition

A sunflower is a tall plant with a large, round, yellow flower that looks like the sun and produces edible seeds.

Etymology

From 'sun' + 'flower', named for its sun‑like appearance and, in some varieties, its tendency to turn toward the sun. The plant is native to the Americas and was later taken to Europe.

Kelly Says

A sunflower is a living solar panel: its wide face catches sunlight, and its seeds store that energy as food. The spiral pattern of its seeds often follows the Fibonacci sequence, hiding math in plain sight.

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