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Sunflower - from Weed to Seed

Flower: From Bud to Seed

A wild Sunflower, Helianthus annuus, sprang up in my garden. This page displays macro shots of the bud as it grows into a flower and yields seeds. This plant is a member of the Asteraceae, tribe Heliantheae. Sunflower - closeup of flower development

 
   
 
 
   
The Flower
Like a hand closed tight...
The hand opens
The hand flat against a windowpane
Now, stretch the hand wide open, so the palm can touch the bottom of a salad bowl.
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