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Sunflowers reach toward the sky on an early fall afternoon in Missoula last week. A plant native to the Western Hemisphere, sunflowers have been used to represent the sun in many cultures.

An early fall sunflower reveals its flowers, seeds and the base on which they grow. TOM BAUER/Missoulian Sunflowers have long found their way into our gardens, fields and art.