The sunflower is also known as the sunflower because its flowers always face the sun. The flower language of sunflower is loyal, silent love. Because sunflowers are devout followers of the sun, they rotate in the direction of the sun every day, and dedicate all the love of their life to the sun, but they never say it, so the flower language of sunflowers is loyal and silent love .
Sunflowers are native to North America. Wild species are mainly distributed in the southern and western parts of North America, Peru and northern Mexico between 30°-52°N latitude. When Columbus discovered the New World, the Spaniards who sailed to the Americas brought sunflowers to Europe. Start planting ornamentals at the Madrid Botanical Garden in Spain. It is cultivated all over the world.
Sunflower also has many functions, let's see what value she has?
1. Edible
Sunflower seeds contain protein, fat, vitamins, folic acid, iron, potassium, zinc and other essential nutrients for the human body. Sunflower seeds are nutritious and delicious, making them a popular leisure snack. Shelled sunflower kernels can be cooked or used to make sweets such as cakes, ice cream, mooncakes, etc.
2. Medicinal use
It can deworm and has a certain lipid-lowering effect. Seed oil can also be used as a base for ointments. The flower tray can clear heat and resolve phlegm, stop bleeding, and is effective for headache and dizziness.
3. Economy
Oil sunflower is used for oil extraction, which has important economic value and can drive the development of aquaculture and processing industries. Sunflower oil contains 70% linoleic acid, rich in vitamin E and carotene. It is a very valuable health care oil, and it is also the first choice for international popular health care oil.
4. Watch
The sunflower flower disc is shaped like the sun, with bright colors, simple and natural, and full of vitality. Generally planted in pieces, it is golden and dazzling when it blooms, which is extremely spectacular and is loved by everyone.
5. Purify the air
Breeding it at home can not only effectively purify the air, but also absorb harmful substances in the air, so it is called a green air purifier.
Would you like sunflowers?
