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The common sunflower is recognizable for its bright flower on a very tall stem. It is often grown in gardens. These flowers have been important in culture: they were worshipped by the ancient Inca people, and today, they represent eco-friendly movements. The artist Vincent van Gogh made a famous series of paintings about common sunflower. Wild versions of the plant branch out to many flower heads, but domesticated plants typically only have one.

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Helianthus annuus or common sunflower is famous for its large and vividly yellow petals surrounding the seeds. The seed heads of the sunflower are arranged in a spiraling pattern connected to the golden ratio and Fibonacci sequence. This characteristic enables the seeds to be placed at a specific angle resulting in optimized packing. Common Sunflower, Yellow Petals, Fibonacci Sequence, Seed Heads, Helianthus Annuus, Using Pinterest, Baby Frocks Designs, Golden Ratio, The Sunflower

Helianthus annuus or common sunflower is famous for its large and vividly yellow petals surrounding the seeds. The seed heads of the sunflower are arranged in a spiraling pattern connected to the golden ratio and Fibonacci sequence. This characteristic enables the seeds to be placed at a specific angle resulting in optimized packing.

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A Japanese variety, Helianthus annuus 'Taiyo' (Common Sunflower) is a fast-growing, well-branched annual with large, dark green, pointed leaves and dazzling flowers. In summer, it produces large, single blossoms, up to 10 in. across (25 cm), with brilliant yellow petals surrounding a huge dark chocolate central disk. The flower heads are attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. Easy to grow and sensational at the back of a sunny border, this exquisite Sunflower makes magnificent cut…

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The florets grow in 2 spiral patterns that conform to the golden ratio and Fibonacci sequence. The first spiral is clockwise while the other is counterclockwise. This occurs due to the adaptation of the flower as a way to optimize the space in the flower. This would also help pollinators to collect more pollen leading to higher productivity of the seeds. Sunflowers went through many years of selection by plant breeders. Genetic drift results in a narrow genetic diversity of sunflowers. Sunflower Fibonacci, Sanatan Aesthetic, Fibonacci Flower, Golden Ratio In Nature, Genetic Drift, Genetic Diversity, Fibonacci Sequence, Sunflower Pictures, The Golden Ratio

The florets grow in 2 spiral patterns that conform to the golden ratio and Fibonacci sequence. The first spiral is clockwise while the other is counterclockwise. This occurs due to the adaptation of the flower as a way to optimize the space in the flower. This would also help pollinators to collect more pollen leading to higher productivity of the seeds. Sunflowers went through many years of selection by plant breeders. Genetic drift results in a narrow genetic diversity of sunflowers.

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