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Kenosha, WI
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Title
Glorious Sunflower
Artist
Kay Novy
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Awarded "Awesome Features On All Star Featured Artwork On The Home Page (September 11, 2016.)
A beautiful giant sunflower from my garden. The sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is an annual plant native to the Americas. It possesses a large inflorescence (flowering head), and its name is derived from the flower's shape and image, which is often used to depict the sun. The plant has a rough, hairy stem, broad, coarsely toothed, rough leaves, and circular flower heads. The heads consist of many individual flowers which mature into seeds, often in the hundreds, on a receptacle base. From the Americas, sunflower seeds were brought to Europe in the 16th century, where, along with sunflower oil, they became a widespread cooking ingredient. Leaves of the sunflower can be used as cattle feed, while the stems contain a fibre which may be used in paper production.
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What is usually called the "flower" on a mature sunflower is actually a "flower head" (also known as a "composite flower") of numerous florets (small flowers) crowded together. The outer petal-bearing florets (ray florets) are sterile and can be yellow, red, orange, or other colors. The florets inside the circular head are called disc florets, which mature into seeds.
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Traditionally, several Native American groups planted sunflowers on the north edges of their gardens as a "fourth sister" to the better known three sisters combination of corn, beans, and squash. Annual species are often planted for their allelopathic properties.
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July 28th, 2013
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Viewed 5,240 Times - Last Visitor from New York, NY on 04/23/2024 at 1:27 AM
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Indio, CA - United States
Revisiting to Congratulate you on your nomination in the 1000 Views group, Kay! And, too, for your Feature!! You are always promoting your fellow artists and that is so thoughtful.
Port Orange, FL - United States
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #4 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist. http://fineartamerica.com/groups/1000-views-on-1-image.html?showmessage=true&messageid=3172747
Kenosha, wi - United States
Thank you, Carol W. for nominating my (Glorious Sunflower) for a SPECIAL FEATURE in 1000 Views group! Much appreciated! Kay
Port Orange, FL - United States
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p
Kenosha, wi - United States
Ronel, "The Best Of The Best" group, I thank you so very much for the feature!
Durbuy, Lu - Belgium
This beautiful image is featured in the Fine Art America Group '' All Seasons Photography Only ''.....Beth........... You are invited to add your image to the group’s "All Seasons Photography - Promotion And Thank You Thread"
Indio, CA - United States
Kay... This is glorious.. Congratulations on your work being Featured in 1-Weekly All Star Homepage F/L
Kansas City, Mo - United States
What an ALL Star piece of artwork for me to proudly Feature on our 1-Weekly All Star Homepage. It is truly an honor to showcase your talents and beautiful artworks within our site. You are invited to add your artwork to the group’s "All Star Featured Artwork & Thank You Thread" as a permanent archive. l.f.p.fb.g+.t
Kenosha, wi - United States
Jasna, "Global Flowers Photography" thanks so much for the homepage feature! Twitted the group.
Bensalem, PA - United States
Congratulations your beautiful work is being featured in the World We See Group:-)
Kenosha, wi - United States
Mariola, "500 Views" group, thanks so much for the homepage feature! Much appreciated! Kay
Anola, MB - Canada
Congratulations on your promotion in the Sunflowers Flower Discussion in Floral Throw Pillows Group - voted, liked and favorited - Pinned
Tallahassee, FL - United States
There is a lovely sense of movement in this beautiful image, Kay. v and tw
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