“Sunflowers & Hibiscus: A Tale of Two Paradises“

“Sunflowers & Hibiscus: A Tale of Two Paradises“ We are elated that you stopped by to check out our new review video. First, we are going to take a trip to Europe and visit Italy, and see the Sunflowers which grow from 6 to 15 feet tall. Then we will check out the Hawaiian Islands in the USA and take a look at the Hibiscus Flowers. Welcome To Italy! Sunflowers, Or “Girasoli” In Italian, Have A Special Place In Italy, Embodying The Country’s Love For Beauty, Art, And Agriculture. While not native to Italy—sunflowers originate from the Americas. Sunflowers were introduced to Europe by Spanish explorers, The Spanish conquistador and botanist Francisco Pizarro who encountered sunflowers in Peru in 1532. And in 1568, another Spanish botanist, Francisco Hernández, described the plant in his writings. Specifically in Italy, where they were grown as an ornamental plant in the mid-16th century. From there, they spread to other parts of Europe, i
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