sunflower
WHAT IS THE
SUNFLOWER PLANT

sunflower, (genus
Helianthus), genus of nearly 70
species of herbaceous plants
of the aster
family (Asteraceae).
Sunflowers are native primarily
to North and South America, and
some species are cultivated as
ornamentals for their
spectacular size and flower
heads and for their edible seeds.
WHY I CHOOSE THAT PLANT?
I CHOOSE THIS PLANT
BECAUSE IT IS
INTERESTING IT LOOKS
LIKE THE SUN AND IT IS
COOL
WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF SUNFLOWER?
The sunflower flower is used ornamentally
or as fodder, while flour and oil are
extracted from the seed, which are very
beneficial due to their large amount of
polyunsaturated fats; In addition, the seed is
used to make confectionery, soaps,
cosmetics, detergents.
What do sunflowers eat?
Sunflower requires the provision of abundant
levels of water and nutrients, with demands
proportional to the yields achieved, which is why,
in order to achieve high production crops, the
need for adequate management in the provision
of nutrients is accentuated