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Sunflower Close-Up

Sunflower Close-Up

Close-up view of the flower head of a sunflower (Helianthus annuus). Sunflowers have composite flowers. The small, yellow projections in the center of the flower head are called disk flowers. The larger yellow parts extending from the brown center are called ray flowers.
Galleries: Sunflowers
Keywords: asteraceae, composite flower, disk flowers, helianthus annuus, ray flowers, sunflower
Photo Location: FCIT Photo Studio, Tampa, FL
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 09/12/2011
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Original Dimensions: 5616×3744
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 28°3'40.85"N 82°24'36.26"W
Picture Number: 13753