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Sunflower means “connected with the sun.”
The sunflower grows toward sunlight. This is because it seeks maximum ray exposure.
I was really taken in by this fun fact and it why I was intrigued to choose the sunflower as my object in nature. When I think about a plant can move toward their energy source. I feel like this is a metaphor for how we evolve and grow.
Another enjoyable aspect of the sunflower is the seeds. They are edible and are often roasted, salted, and enjoyed as a snack.
The sunflower is a symbol for harvest and this dips into a variety of different cultural backgrounds. For example, September 27th is the Mid Autumn Festival in the Chinese tradition and here in Canada we celebrate Thanksgiving on October 12th.
The sunflower is aesthetically appealing and generates confidence and creativity. The colours of the orangish/yellowish petals signify vitality and intelligence.
I have a favourite photo of a good friend – she is standing in a field of sunflowers in France. I’ve never had the pleasure of doing this myself but always grow a sunflower or two in my garden. Thank you for expressing the value and meaning of this plant so eloquently (through your words and your images). I hadn’t considered the cross-cultural significance of the sunflower before, but your comment about harvest got me thinking. Did you know that the Incas worshipped the sunflower? Perhaps this is why the image is so common on Mexican pottery and in art?