Nama (Malay Name) | Bunga Matahari |
= Bunga Suria | |
Keluarga (Family) | COMPOSITAE | = ASTERACEAE |
Nama Saintifik (Scientific Name) | Helianthus annuus (L.) |
Saiz Biasa (Size) | 30 cm |
Nama Lain (Other Names) | Sunflower |
Nama Cina (Chinese Name) M | Xia(4)ng Ri(4) Kui(2) |
Nama Tamil (Tamil Name) | Suriya Kanthi |
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Photo: CS Ooi, 25.11.2001, Sunflower Fields of Lopbury, Thailand |
Photo: CS Ooi, 25.11.2001, Close-up of Sunflower, Lopbury, Thailand |
Photo: CS Ooi, 25.11.2001, Sunflowers, Lopbury, Thailand |
This flower gets its attention because of its large size. The plant can grow to about 3 meter high. The seeds can be eatten an is used in the food oil and margerine industry. This plant is the native of Western USA.
Inquiries
(Pertanyaan)
Ooi Chooi Seng P.P.N.,
259 Jalan 17/8,
46400 Petaling Jaya
January 2002