Sunflora (Japanese: キマワリ Kimawari) is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It evolves from Sunkern when exposed to a Sun Stone.
Biology
Sunflora closes its petals when asleep
Sunflora is a plant Pokémon with a sunflower-like design, having a green trunk and limbs. Its head is circular and cream-colored, with yellow petals growing along the rim. The petals become more vivid as the weather becomes warmer. Sunflora's face has two eyes that appear perpetually closed, and a thin line running vertical beside each eye. Sunflora has leaves extending like arms from its round body and two toes on each foot.
Sunflora converts sunlight into nutrition. Because of this, it tends to pursue sunlight and is always looking in the direction of the sun. While the sun is up, it moves around in a hectic manner. When the sun sets, it comes to a complete stop and closes its petals. In addition to sunlight, Sunflora needs plenty of water. Sunflora is rarely seen in the wild, but it can sometimes be found in temperate grassy meadows.
In the anime
Major appearances
In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness, a Sunflora from Wigglytuff's Guild traveled along with the new Exploration Team Poképals for their first mission. It reappeared in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness.
Other
Multiple Sunflora debuted in Grin to Win!, when the citizens of Bloomingvale held their annual Sunflora Festival. Some of the Sunflora, all of them with nicknames, appeared under the ownership of Sonrisa and Cyrus.
In Moving Pictures, a Sunkern used Ash's Sun Stone to evolve into a Sunflora. Sophia and Marcello take pictures of many Sunflora every year, this year in particular being their golden anniversary.
In A Secret Sphere of Influence!, Nando's Sunflora fled after its Trainer was accused of stealing the Adamant Orb. It later proved Nando's innocence by tracking down Team Rocket, who were the ones behind the theft of the orb. In Dawn's Early Night!, Sunflora competed in the Hearthome City Contest; and in Coming Full-Festival Circle!, it helped Nando get to the semifinals alongside Kricketune and Roserade in another battle.
In Three Sides to Every Story!, multiple Sunflora help Lulu tend to her garden.
In There's a New Gym Leader in Town!, multiple Sunflora were scared off by Ash when he discovered one camouflaging itself in a field of sunflowers at Cheren's Trainers' School.
In Thawing an Icy Panic!, multiple Sunflora were living on Ramos's ranch. They stopped the snowstorm created by Vanillish and Vanilluxe.
A Sunflora appeared in Time After Time!, under the ownership of Mr. Norris. In the past, Goh borrowed it to help cut through the grass in Ilex Forest.
Minor appearances
In Tricks of the Trade, a Sunflora was at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Palmpona.
In Pikachu & Pichu, a Sunflora was living in Big Town.
In Beauty and the Breeder, a Pokémon Breeder's Sunflora participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.
Four Sunflora appeared in The Grass Route, with two under the ownership of Ephraim's parents and the other two being wild.
A Sunflora appeared in Pikachu's PikaBoo.
In Got Miltank?, a Sunflora were living at the Pokémon-exclusive oasis.
In I Politoed Ya So!, Tammy uses three Sunflora in her cheerleading squad.
In Fangs for Nothin', multiple Sunflora were living on the Dragon Holy Land.
In Gonna Rule The School!, the Pokémon Trainers' School lent a Sunflora to the school's underage students for use in lessons.
In Grass Hysteria!, multiple Sunflora were living in the Forbidden Forest.
In Lights, Camerupt, Action!, a Sunflora acted in one of Elijah's movies.
A Coordinator's Sunflora appeared in Deceit and Assist.
A Coordinator's Sunflora appeared in Harley Rides Again.
In Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!, Team Rocket hypnotized and kidnapped a Sunflora.
A Sunflora appeared in Wild in the Streets!.
A Sunflora appeared in The Rise of Darkrai.
A Sunflora appeared in Pruning a Passel of Pals!.
In Beating the Bustle and Hustle!, a Trainer's Sunflora participated in the fake Sinnoh Pokémon Hustle that Team Rocket had set up.
A Sunflora appeared in Arceus and the Jewel of Life.
Multiple wild Sunflora appeared in Strategy Begins at Home!.
In Zoroark: Master of Illusions, multiple Sunflora were living in Crown City. One took part in surrounding Zorua in the park along with the other Pokémon with the intention of attacking him in retribution for what Zoroark did to the city. Before a fight could break out, the Sunkern, along with the other Pokémon, were calmed down by Celebi.
Seven Sunflora appeared in The Power of Us, with six under the ownership of different Trainers and the seventh being wild.
Pokédex entries
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EP135
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Sunflora
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Ash's Pokédex
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Sunflora, the Sun Pokémon. This smiling Pokémon loves the sun, but it also needs plenty of water to ensure healthy development.
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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BW111
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Sunflora
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Ash's Pokédex
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Sunflora, the Sun Pokémon. Sunflora gets its energy from sunlight and its movements follow the rays of the sun.
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In the manga
Movie adaptations
In The Rise of Darkrai, a Sunflora was hit by Darkrai's Dark Void, like in the film.
In the manga adaptation of Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, a Sunflora lived in Allearth Forest.
Pokémon Adventures
In The Last Battle VI, Gold's Sunkern, Sunbo, evolved into Sunflora due to the rocks in Ilex Forest reflecting solar energy like the Sun Stone. As a Sunflora, she has continued her support role in Gold's party, mainly using Sunny Day to power up Exbo's Fire-type moves.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
Three Sunflora appeared in A Serious Crisis!! The Battle With The Lugia.
A Trainer's Sunflora appeared in Let's Fight For The Future!!.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
A Sunflora appeared in GDZ61.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team
In BET2, a Sunflora was a member of Wigglytuff's Guild.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team
A Sunflora appeared in I Want to be Human Again!.
A Sunflora appeared in Tears and Emotions - It's the Final Chapter!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Sunflora (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Johto #103
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Gold
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It converts sunlight into energy. In the darkness after sunset, it closes its petals and becomes still.
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Silver
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In the daytime, it rushes about in a hectic manner, but it comes to a complete stop when the sun sets.
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Crystal
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As the hot season approaches, the petals on this Pokémon's face become more vivid and lively.
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Stadium 2
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It converts sunlight into energy. In the darkness after sunset, it closes its petals and becomes still.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #—
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Ruby
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Sunflora converts solar energy into nutrition. It moves around actively in the daytime when it is warm. It stops moving as soon as the sun goes down for the night.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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Sunflora convert solar energy into nutrition. They are highly active in the warm daytime but suddenly stop moving as soon as the sun sets.
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FireRed
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In the daytime, it rushes about in a hectic manner, but it comes to a complete stop when the sun sets.
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LeafGreen
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It converts sunlight into energy. In the darkness after sunset, it closes its petals and becomes still.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #104
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Diamond
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It gets energy from warm sunlight and is known for its habit of moving in pursuit of it.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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It converts sunlight into energy. In the darkness after sunset, it closes its petals and becomes still.
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SoulSilver
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In the daytime, it rushes about in a hectic manner, but it comes to a complete stop when the sun sets.
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Generation V
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Unova B2W2: #021
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Black
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It gets energy from warm sunlight and is known for its habit of moving in pursuit of it.
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White
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Black 2
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Since it converts sunlight into energy, it is always looking in the direction of the sun.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos #—
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Hoenn #—
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X
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As the hot season approaches, the petals on this Pokémon's face become more vivid and lively.
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Y
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It gets energy from warm sunlight and is known for its habit of moving in pursuit of it.
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Omega Ruby
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Sunflora converts solar energy into nutrition. It moves around actively in the daytime when it is warm. It stops moving as soon as the sun goes down for the night.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Generation IX
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Paldea #32
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Scarlet
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In the daytime, it rushes about in a hectic manner, but it comes to a complete stop when the sun sets.
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Violet
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Since it converts sunlight into energy, it is always looking in the direction of the sun.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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75
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135 - 182
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260 - 354
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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105
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99 - 172
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193 - 339
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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Total: 425
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sunflora
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Sunflora
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sunflora
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Sunflora
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Sunflora
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sunflora
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Sunflora
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sunflora
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Sunflora
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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(Cut ×2)
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Poké Assist: (past)
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Field move: (past)
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(Cut ×1)
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Browser entry R-011/N-029
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It creates vines around itself that make Pokémon Slowed
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds
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Base HP: 54
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Base Attack: 76
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Base Defense: 53
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Trivia
Meowth disguised as a Sunflora
Origin
Sunflora seems to be based on a sunflower.
Name origin
Sunflora may be a combination of sun or sunflower and flora.
Kimawari may be a combination of 黄 ki (yellow) or 吉 ki (joy) and 向日葵 himawari (sunflower).
In other languages
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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キマワリ Kimawari
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From 黄 ki or 吉 ki and 向日葵 himawari
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French
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Héliatronc
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From hélianthe and tronc
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Spanish
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Sunflora
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Same as English name
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German
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Sonnflora
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From Sonnenblume and Flora
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Italian
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Sunflora
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Same as English name
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Korean
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해루미 Haerumi
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From 해바라기 haebaragi
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Mandarin Chinese
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向日花怪 Xiàngrìhuāquài
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From 向日葵 xiàngrìkuí, 花 huā, and 怪 quài
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Cantonese Chinese
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向日花怪 Heungyahtfāgwaai
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From 向日葵 heungyahtkwàih, 花 fā, and 怪 gwaai
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More languages
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Hebrew
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סאנפלורה Sunflora
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Transcription of English name
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Hindi
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सांफ्लोरा Sunflora
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Transcription of English name
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Russian
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Санфлора Sanflora
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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คิมาวาริ Khimawari
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
External links
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