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Sunflowers turning toward the morning Sun🌻 Clever plants

From the fact archive Tuesday, 1 September 2026

Young sunflowers follow the Sun

Young sunflower buds move from east to west during the day, then return at night.

This is called heliotropism. Once mature, the flower usually faces east, warming earlier and attracting pollinators.

Trusted source: UC Davis