I will definitely be saving the seed from this sunflower and planting them next year to determine if this "flower-within-a-flower" is genetic. Such an abnormality could be the result of a bacterium, virus, or fungus, in which case the chances of it appearing in the offspring will be slim. However, if it does appear in the next generation, it is genetic (a freak mutation) and could be of commercial value as a great novelty plant. What did I do with that Burpee phone number?
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Hi Troy..after seeing your pic of sunflower, I had to write to you and tell you that we also have one on our front garden. It is freaky. I will try to send you the pics we've taken.....
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