Every flower has a deep meaning and a history behind it. Yes, sunflowers are bright, yellow and tall but there is more to them than what meets the eye. These dynamic flowers have some interesting facts about them that you would not want to miss. Keep reading to find out sunflower facts that will change the way you perceive them.
Tracking the Sun
When the sunflowers are still in their growing stages, they track the sun by moving their apices in the direction of the sun. Their heads rotate from the east, where the sun rises to the west, where it finally sets. This rotation is reset when they swing their heads back to the starting position at night. This phenomenon is called heliotropism or Solar tracking.
Sunflower carnival in Germany
Cologne Carnival is celebrated every year by locals and tourists in Cologne, Germany. In 2015, the Cologne Carnival Society dressed 700 members in sunflower costumes, making it the largest gathering of people to wear sunflower costumes.
Sunflowers and Greek Mythology
These bright yellow flowers are connected to the Greek God of the Sun, Apollo. It is said that Apollo loved Clytie, a sea nymph but when he came across Leucothoe, he fell in love with her. In a fit of jealousy, Clytie told Leucothoe’s father, the King about this, and he buried his daughter alive. When Apollo got to know about this, he turned Clytie into a sunflower.
Incorporation into Art
The famous artist Vincent Van Gogh incorporated sunflowers in his art by creating two series of still life paintings. The first series was executed in Paris which depicts flowers lying on the ground while the second series was executed in France, displaying a bouquet of sunflowers in a vase. Diego Rivera and Alfred Gockel also incorporated sunflowers in their paintings.
Healing Properties
The oil extracted from Sunflower seeds has numerous health benefits. It consists of high levels of polyunsaturated fat that provides the body with long-chain fatty acids which are essential for the body. Sunflower oil also has anti-inflammatory properties. It contains linoleic acid, which can convert to arachidonic acid, both of which reduce water loss and repair the skin barrier.
Different Colours
It might come as a shock to you, but Sunflowers are not just yellow, they come in a variety of different colours. There are red, orange and white sunflowers too. These vibrant colours make beautiful bouquets and flower arrangements.
Sunflowers are very interesting flowers with a rich history associated with them. They also make up for the best flowers to gift someone as they symbolize loyalty and adoration. Get your hands on these beautiful and bright blooms. We also have a variety of personalized gifts, flowers, and cakes to choose from. We provide a plethora of flower arrangement options for every occasion. We vow to deliver top-quality service to our customers. If you want our services, please feel free to contact us.
