Dandelion

Sunflower

About Dandelion and Sunflower

Dandelion

Sunflower

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Color

White, Yellow

Yellow

Color Meaning

White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"

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Fragrance

Exotic

Spicy

Petals

Number Of Petals

534

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl

Sun

Height

30.00 cm50.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

2.50 cm7.50 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Too Less

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

7.506.00

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur

Lime stone

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Slugs

List of Diseases

Bloom Time

SpringSeason

All Summer Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Europe, Himalayas

North America, South America

Interesting Facts of

Dandelion represents the 3 celestial bodies of the sun, moon and stars. The yellow one resembles the sun, the puff ball looks like the moon while the dispersing seeds bear resemblance to the stars.
Seeds of this plant are often carried away up to 5 miles from their origin.

This flower actually tracks the position of the Sun in sky.
Tallest sunflower was grown of about 25' 5.5" height in in the Netherlands in 1986.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season, Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs

Herbs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Medicinal

Decoration

Health Benefits

Good for liver and gallbladder

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats bronchial infections, Treats laryngeal and pulmonary inffections

Medicinal Uses

Have diuretic properties

Bears expectorant properties, Have diuretic properties

Culinary Uses

Included in wines and cocktails, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Best remedy for dandruff, Lightens the skin, Prevents pre- mature graying, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils

Occasional Uses

Friendship Day, Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Headache, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Sneezing, Sore throat

Breathing problems, dry or cracked skin, Headache, Itching, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Wheezing

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Taraxacum

Helianthus

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Spermatophyta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae

Sub Family

Asteroideae

Genus

Number of Species

6070

3 25000

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Information about Dandelion and Sunflower

Flowers play an important role in our life. Flowers for Occasions are used for expressing feelings or for the purpose of beautification. Every flower, due to different shape, structure, and fragrance has a different personality. Get all information about Dandelion and Sunflower in the sections below.

Dandelion and Sunflower color

Dandelion and Sunflower come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Dandelion and Sunflower color meaning in this section. For example Red - Courage, Desire and Love, Pink - Sensitivity and Love,Yellow - Happiness and Friendship, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, Green - Prosperity and Optimism. Dandelion is Bowl in shape and has Exotic fragrance whereas Sun shaped Sunflower has Spicy fragrance.

More facts about Dandelion and Sunflower

You must be eager to know more facts about Dandelion and Sunflower. Did you know Dandelion has originated in Europe, Himalayas while Sunflower has originated in North America, South America. One of the Interesting Facts about Dandelion and Sunflower is that they can survive almost in pots.

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Dandelion and Sunflower Uses

Benefits of flowers are universally known. Let’s know about Dandelion and Sunflower uses in this section. Dandelion and Sunflower have many medicinal properties. Besides, Dandelion is given on special occasions like whereas Sunflower on Friendship Day, Wedding. Dandelion and Sunflower also have many culinary benefits.

Learn about Dandelion and Sunflower Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Dandelion and Sunflower Family classification here. Dandelion and Sunflower belong to Plantae. They are further divided in Spermatophyte super division and Magnoliophyta division. This way, different flowers can be organized in a systematic format.