Why Do Sunflowers Face the Sunrise? | KQED
Briefly

Sunflower plants utilize heliotropism to maximize sunlight exposure, positioning themselves to face east each morning and following the sun's trajectory throughout the day for optimal growth.
When the sun sets, sunflower plants grow back towards the east overnight, a result of their internal circadian clock that resets their direction in anticipation of sunrise.
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