There is nothing ordinary about the #commonsunflower (Helianthus annuus)… imo they’re one of the most breathtaking flowers on earth.

These ones certainly are! I’ve seen these for the last fortnight growing in the garden fronting a busy road in #Huntingdale #Australia. Took a special trip out to photograph.

I spent a whole 10 minutes in awe. Even the #bee’s couldn’t resist them.

#Sunflowers are commonly grown as a crop for its edible oily seeds. Apart from cooking oil, it is also used as livestock feed (meal), as bird food and of course as an ornamental in gardens like this one.

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#Altext - in multiple images.

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