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• The sunflower is native to North America and was first grown as a crop by indigenous tribes over 4,500 years ago. Native Americans cultivated the sunflower from its original multi headed type to a single stemmed large flower plant.
• The name Matthiola was given to Stock flower in honour of Pietro Andrea Mattioli a Italian physician and botanist in 16th century.
• Flower Meaning - Sunflowers: Pure thoughts - Adoration - Dedication, Matthiola: Beauty - A happy life - Bonds of affection.