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Plant introduction sunflower

Last Updated February 5, 2019

Photograph of sunflower
Shooting date: 2012.7.6

Plant Overview
Japanese nameSunflower
scientific nameHelianthusannuus
FamiliesAsteraceae
Place of originNorth America
FeaturesIt was named sunflowers (around the sun) because it rotates as the sun moves. Since this movement accompanies growth, it is only a young age that actually moves after the sun. By the time the flower opens, it stops growing and stops moving. Sunflowers are used for food and oil extraction in addition to ornamental use, and are breeding according to the purpose.
A sunflower with a "energy" image from large flowers, bright colors, and thick stems. You can see it in the flower garden in the elementary school student Amusement Park and in the lawn square in Environmental Activity Support Center.
Flower language"A longing", "My eyes stare only at you", "reverence", "zeal love", "light shining", "love".

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Telephone: 045-711-0635

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Fax: 045-721-6356

Email address: mk-shiencenter@city.yokohama.lg.jp

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