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English: Different varieties of sunflowers (Helianthus spec.) The term "sunflower" is used to refer to all plants of the genus Helianthus; the term is derived from Helios, who was the Greek god of the sun. Sunflowers originate from the Americas; they were introduced to Europe in the 16th century and primarily used as a decorative plant until the mid-1900s, since when they are being cultivated in Russia as an oil crop. The stem of some varieties can grow as high as 3 metres, and the flower head can reach 30 cm in diameter. Sunflower seeds are a popular snack and seeds and oil are high in vitamin E, anti-oxidants, and polyunsaturates. Sunflowers are an important source of birdseed. Salle Hall > https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/935141 was built in 1761 for Edward Hase; alterations were made in 1862, and east and west service blocks were added in 1910 for Sir Woolmer White. The east wing contains an Orangery > https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/935153. (N. Pevsner & B. Wilson, The Buildings of England, Norfolk 1: Norwich and North-East, 2002). Presently, Salle Hall and gardens are part of the Salle Park Estate, owned by Sir John White. Salle Park gardens consist of two sections, one of which being a Georgian style pleasure garden with formal lawns and topiary, rose gardens, specimen trees and shrubs > https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/935157 - https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/935166 . The walled kitchen garden was created in the 1780s and retains many of the original features.