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2024-08-07 22:14:49 UTC - HELPFUL
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This is fairly common behavior from mature sunflowers, as they fill with seeds the weight will cause their heliotropism to decline. Other factors may include drought, lack of nutrients, seasonal changes or even if they’ve already finished pollinating for the year. Sources: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/08/210811113133.htm https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2024/may/30/instagram-posts/not-all-sunflowers-follow-the-sun-and-its-not-evid/
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