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The Greek word for sunflower is "i̱liotrópio"/heliotropio (helio = sun + trope = to turn), related to the myth that the sunflower always faces the sun. The scientific name of the common sunflower is Helianthus annuus( helios = sun + anthos = flower ++ annuus = year), the yearly sunflower.
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What is the Latin word for 'sunflower'?
Helios is Greek for Sun and anthus is Greek for flower. this is the stem for Helianthus, the sunflower.
What is the story of the Sunflower in Greek mythology?
There was a girl and she fell in love with the greek god Apollo and she stood there so long she became the first sunflower.That is why a sunflower is always facing the light of Apollo.
Are sunflower seeds Greek?
No. Sunflowers are native to the United States.
What is another name for the sunflower?
Another name for the sunflower is Helianthus, which comes from the Greek words "helios" (sun) and "anthos" (flower). It is also commonly known as the Common Sunflower.
What is the scientific name for a sunflower seed?
Helianthus (hee-li-an-thus) annuus (an-ew-us/an-us) Helios: Greek for 'sun' Anthemon: Greek for 'flower' Therefore helianthus literally means 'sunflower' Annus: Latin for year, referring to the annual nature of sunflower (germinates and dies once a year) Therefore the scientific name for sunflower is literally 'annual sun-flower'
What is the symbol for Greek god Hypnos?
The sunflower, Which is weird because he doesn't like the light(sun) and is the god of sleep.
Do sunflower seeds come from sunflower?
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What does the goddess do to the sunflower?
The sunflower (Helianthus annuus) has been a source of spiritual inspiration to many peoples. Not knowing exactly which goddess you are referring to, I'll bring you a few examples:The native of Mexico used it as an expression of their sun god.It is the Greek symbol of Clytie (water nymph) who turns into a sunflower after grieving the loss of Apollo.The sunflower is also a symbol of Daphne (another Greek nymph).In China it deals with long life, happiness and good luck with the yellow coloring signifying vitality and intelligence.In Christianity, it is a symbol of God's love and unwavering faith.The Hungarian novel, Sunflower, by Krudy, has an "ancient goddess" and the theme of the story is life, death and transformation.
What is sunflower in Tagalog?
sunflower in Tagalog: mirasol
What is the sunflower capital?
Ligao is the Sunflower Capital of the Philippines. Altona is the Sunflower Capital of Canada. Hearne is the Sunflower Capital of Texas.
What comes from a sunflower?
Sunflower seeds; these seeds are edible
What is Tagalog of sunflower?
Tagalog of sunflower: mirasol
