Young sunflower heads track the sun from east to west throughout the day through a movement called heliotropism. Pixabay photo
Young sunflower heads track the sun from east to west throughout the day through a movement called heliotropism. Pixabay photo
I enjoy gazing at fields of blooming yellow sunflowers as I drive by midwestern farmland at this time of year. Many people snap photos from their vehicles, and others seize the opportunity to hop out and use the golden fields as a scenic backdrop.
The North Dakota Tourism Department provides an interactive map so you know where to look for these beautiful flowering fields. Search online for North D…