The wonders of nature (science) are as interesting as they are infinite:

So interesting

that a sunflower follows the sun as it traverses the sky, bending its stem to conform with the most direct exposure to its rays. This one is the vigilant sentinel on the rug-shaking deck. I'm sure the squirrel is impatiently waiting for the seeds to form so it can enjoy them.

Look at the formation of a sunflower. As it matures, the petals are like unto rays themselves, giving a zig-zagging and opening cover that gradually reveals the eventual myriad flowers that will produce the sunflower seeds. Another miracle at 517 Cicadian..................