The story for kids
A growing sunflower. First, two little seed leaves open up. Then the stem grows taller, and more and more leaves come. At the top a bud grows, and it opens into a big yellow flower.
Facts
- First, two tiny seed leaves open.
- Then the stem grows taller, and more leaves appear.
- At the top a bud grows, and it opens into a big yellow flower.
Numbers
- Seed to flower
- ~3 months
- Needs
- Sun, water, soil
For grown-ups
After germination, the two seed leaves, or cotyledons, open up and at first nourish the seedling. Then the true leaves grow, and the plant begins making its own food through photosynthesis. The head of a young sunflower follows the Sun. This is called heliotropism.