The sunflower is native to America and was first grown as a crop by indigenous tribes over 4,500 years ago.
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The cultivation of sunflowers began in the year 3000 BCE within North America and was used in dyes, medicine oil, food and medicine.
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It was in the 1500s BCE when the plant was introduced to the world via Spanish conquistadors.
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Tsar Peter The Great of Russia was so impressed by this bright flower that he brought some of his home in the Netherlands and brought them to Russia.
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It was so well-known that, by the 19th century Russia had planted two million acres of sunflowers every year.
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However, currently, Ukraine and Russia are the top producers of sunflower seeds
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We usually think of sunflower as a yellow color however, you'll be amazed to discover that this beautiful flower is available in red
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The Americans utilized sunflower seeds to treat a variety of ailments, including alleviating the chest, treating kidney diseases and pulmonary problems.