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Sunflower
Three Dimension Sunflower ( 3D )
( Sample Picture - Incomplete )
Code 9
Measurement
This is the max recorded size created for my sunflower series in my craft inbox.
Some Facts About Sunflowers
Sunflowers got their scientific name Helianthus from the Greek in two words:
They get their name from a characteristic that their round, golden blossoms often grows by following and facing the moving sun.
Sunflowers date back to ancient times.Carbon dating of seeds found in North American clay date back nearly 3,000 years.
Archeological evidence suggests that sunflowers were cultivated and improved upon as early as 2300 B.C.,possibly predating to the farming of corn, beans, and squash.
Sunflower seeds provided a handy source of nutrition to the indigenous tribes of America, while dyes were extracted from petals and pollen. Pulverized seeds also yielded oil, which was used for cooking and in hair treatments.
Additional Interesting Reads On Sunflowers...
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