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Interesting Facts about Aster and Sunflower


Interesting Facts about Sunflower and Aster


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Origin
Eurasia   
North America, South America   

Interesting Facts of
  • The name Aster comes from Greek word Aster which means 'Star'.
  • The flower looks like a single flower, but it is actually a cluster of about 300 small yellow disk flowers surrounded by colorful petals.
  
  • 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   

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Aster and Sunflower History

You must be fascinated by the interesting facts about Aster and Sunflower.

Interesting facts about Aster and Sunflower also include the information about their history and origin. Aster and Sunflower history is one of the important aspects of their interesting facts.Aster is originated in Eurasia whereas traces of Sunflower were first found near North America, South America.

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