Solsikke
Solsikke, the Danish name for the sunflower, refers to the flowering plant Helianthus annuus in the aster family. It is an annual native to North America and is widely cultivated for ornamental purposes as well as for its seeds and the oil extracted from them.
Typical plants reach 1.5 to 3 meters in height and have a stout, hairy stem with large,
Young sunflowers exhibit heliotropism, with flower heads tracking the sun during the day. As they mature, heads
Cultivation and use: Solsikke is grown in temperate regions worldwide. It is planted in spring after the
History: Solsikke was domesticated by Native American peoples in what is now the United States and Mexico.