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Sunflower and Dandelion

Color

Color

Yellow
White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"
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Fragrance

Spicy
Exotic

Petals

Number Of Petals

345
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Sun
Bowl

Height

50.00 cm30.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

7.50 cm2.50 cm
0.5 50
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Line

-
-

Silhouette

-
-

Blossom Texture

-
-

Blossom Size

0"0"
0 0
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Form

-
-

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun

Watering

Enough
Too Less

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained

The pH of Soil

6.007.50
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone
Lime stone, Sulphur

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

-
Slugs

List of Diseases

-
-

Bloom Time

All Summer Season
SpringSeason

Vase Life

00
0 0
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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

North America, South America
Europe, Himalayas

Interesting Facts of

  • 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.
  • 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.

Lifespan

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

Habit

Herbs
Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Medicinal

Health Benefits

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

Medicinal Uses

Bears expectorant properties, Have diuretic properties
Have diuretic properties

Culinary Uses

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

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils
Best remedy for dandruff, Lightens the skin, Prevents pre- mature graying, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Friendship Day, Wedding
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Allergy

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

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Helianthus
Taraxacum

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyta
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales
Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae
Asteraceae

Sub Family

Asteroideae
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Genus

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Number of Species

7060
3 25000
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About Sunflower and Dandelion

It is said that earth laughs with flowers. Be it Fragrant Flowers or non-fragrant flowers, they keep the surrounding cheerful. They are the best gift from mother earth. Let’s know about Sunflower and Dandelion facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Sunflower and Dandelion Facts and color

You must be curious to know more about Sunflower and Dandelion facts and color. flowers.comparespecies.com will let you know all the Interesting Facts about Sunflower and Dandelion. Sunflower comes in Yellow colors whereas Dandelion flowers are with White, Yellow colors. Other Sunflower and Dandelion facts will definitely amuse you.

Sunflower and Dandelion growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Sunflower and Dandelion growing conditions. Sunflower requires Full Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Loamy, Sandy soil. Dandelion needs Full Sun and Too Less watering with 7.50 of Well-drained soil. Get other Sunflower and Dandelion facts in the sections below.

Sunflower and Dandelion Facts

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Sunflower and Dandelion Classification

After knowing about various Sunflower and Dandelion facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Sunflower and Dandelion classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Sunflower and Dandelion is Helianthus and Taraxacum respectively. Sunflower belongs to Asteraceae family whereas Dandelion falls under Asteraceae family. Also check out Flowers by Color so as to plant colorful aroma in the garden.