Apart from a single sunflower, a bunch of these makes the image more striking. A group of flowers is called a “bouquet”. However, botanically speaking, it is called an “inflorescence”. An inflorescence is a collection or aggregation of flowers on an individual plant. Inflorescences often function to enhance reproduction.
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Flowers – Candelabra Aloe
Aloe Arborescens commonly known as the Candelabra plant is an evergreen perennial succulent. Flowers are arranged in a type of inflorescence called a raceme. The racemes are not branched but two to several can sprout from each rosette. Flowers are cylindrical in shape and are a vibrant red-orange color. Found this in Santa Monica, California.

