A sunflower (scientific name: Helianthus annuus) is a tall, bright flowering plant known for its large yellow petals and round center. Key points in brief: 🌻 Appearance: It has a big circular head with yellow petals that look like rays of the sun. 🌱 Growth: Sunflowers can grow quite tall—often 1 to 3 meters or more. ☀️ Sun-tracking: Young sunflowers show Heliotropism, meaning they turn to face the sun as it moves across the sky. 🌾 Seeds: The center produces seeds, which are edible and used to make sunflower oil. 🌍 Uses: Food (seeds and oil) Animal feed Decoration