Few people have not heard of this flower, which itself shows its importance. Besides all its health and economic benefits, it is counted among the most important sources of edible oil in the world.
Sunflower
- Scientific
- Helianthus annuus
- English
- Sunflower
- Kurmanji
- Gulberoj, Gula berbiroj
Classification
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Species
- 70
Growth
- Height
- 150–300 cm
- Season
- Summer
Habitat
Central and North America, and South America; from there to Europe and the rest of the world.
More information
en.wikipedia.orgScientific name
Helianthus annuus comes from Greek: Helianthus means sun and annuus means flower.
Habitat
Central and North America are home to 67 species; only three come from South America. From there sunflowers spread to Europe and the rest of the world.
Season
Summer; the crop is harvested 90 days after sowing.
Source
Weysî Silêman Elî, Kulîlk û Gul bi Kurdî (Flowers and Roses in Kurdish), Flora Kurdica, 2025, lesson 12.
Sunflower
- Scientific
- Helianthus annuus
- English
- Sunflower
- Kurmanji
- Gulberoj, Gula berbiroj
Classification
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Species
- 70
Growth
- Height
- 150–300 cm
- Season
- Summer
Habitat
Central and North America, and South America; from there to Europe and the rest of the world.