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Sunflower
Fibonacci in the garden · Helianthus annuus
Each seed sits on the golden angle from the last, packing the head with interlocking Fibonacci spirals. Young plants heliotrope — turning east-to-west with the sun each day.
Key specifications
Height
1.5 – 3 m
Head Ø
up to 30 cm
Seeds/head
~1,500
Spiral angle
137.5° (golden)
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