Sunflora (Japanese: キマワリ Kimawari) is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It evolves from Sunkern when exposed to a Sun Stone.
Biology
Sunflora closes its petals when asleep.
Sunflora is a Pokémon with a sunflower-like design. Its trunk and limbs are green, and its head is cream-colored. Its head is circular and has yellow petals growing along the rim. The petals become more vivid as the weather becomes warmer. Sunflora has leaves extending like arms from its round body and two toes on each foot.
Sunflora converts sunlight into nutrition. Because of this, it tends to pursue sunlight and is always looking in the direction of the sun. While the sun is up, it moves around in a hectic manner. When the sun sets, it comes to a complete stop and closes its petals. In addition to sunlight, Sunflora needs plenty of water. Sunflora is rarely seen in the wild, but can sometimes be found in temperate grassy meadows.
In the anime
Major appearances
A Sunflora from Wigglytuff's Guild traveled along with the new Exploration Team Poképals for their first mission in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness. It reappeared in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness.
Other
Sunflora debuted in Grin to Win!, when the citizens of Bloomingvale held their annual Sunflora Festival. Sonrisa and Cyrus have several Sunflora, all nicknamed.
In Moving Pictures, a Sunkern used Ash's Sun Stone to evolve into Sunflora. Sophia and Marcello take pictures of many Sunflora every year, this year in particular being their golden anniversary.
In A Secret Sphere of Influence!, Nando's Sunflora flees after he was accused of stealing the Adamant Orb. It later proved Nando's innocence by tracking down Team Rocket, who were the ones behind the theft of the orb. Itn Dawn's Early Night! it competed in the Hearthome City Contest, and in Coming Full-Festival Circle!, it helped Nando get to the semifinals alongside Kricketune and Roserade in another battle.
Multiple Sunflora in Three Sides to Every Story! work with Lulu, helping her tend the garden.
Multiple Sunflora were scared off by Ash in There's a New Gym Leader in Town! when he discovered one camouflaging itself in a field of sunflowers at Cheren's Trainers' School.
Multiple Sunflora live on Ramos's ranch in Thawing an Icy Panic!. They stopped the snowstorm created by Vanillish and Vanilluxe.
Minor appearances
A Sunflora was at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Palmpona in Tricks of the Trade.
A Sunflora lived in Big Town in Pikachu & Pichu .
A Sunflora in Beauty and the Breeder belonged to a Pokémon Breeder participating in a Pokémon breeding competition.
Four Sunflora appeared in The Grass Route, with two belonging Ephraim's parents and two wild.
A Sunflora appeared in Pikachu's PikaBoo.
A Sunflora lived at the Pokémon-exclusive oasis in Got Miltank?.
In I Politoed Ya So!, Tammy uses three Sunflora in her cheerleading squad.
Multiple Sunflora lived on the Dragon Holy Land in Fangs for Nothin'.
In Gonna Rule The School!, the Pokémon Trainers' School lends Sunflora to the school's underage students for use in lessons.
Multiple Sunflora lived in the Forbidden Forest in Grass Hysteria!.
A Sunflora acted in one of Elijah's movies in Lights, Camerupt, Action!.
A Coordinator's Sunflora appeared in Deceit and Assist.
A Coordinator's Sunflora appeared in Harley Rides Again.
A Sunflora was hypnotized and kidnapped by Team Rocket in Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!.
A Sunflora appeared in Wild in the Streets!.
A Sunflora appeared in The Rise of Darkrai.
A Sunflora appeared in Pruning a Passel of Pals!.
A Trainer's Sunflora partook in Sinnoh Pokémon Hustle with them in Beating the Bustle and Hustle!.
A Sunflora appeared in Arceus and the Jewel of Life.
A group of wild Sunflora appeared in Strategy Begins at Home!.
Multiple Sunflora in Zoroark: Master of Illusions live in Crown City. One of them helped surround Zorua to attack him, furious for what Zoroark did to the city. Celebi calmed all attackers before a fight could break out.
Seven Sunflora appeared in The Power of Us, with six under the ownership of different Trainers and the seventh being wild.
Pokédex entries
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EP135
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Sunflora
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Ash's Pokédex
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Sunflora, the Sun Pokémon. This smiling Pokémon loves the sun, but it also needs plenty of water to ensure healthy development.
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Pokémon
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Entry
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BW111
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Sunflora
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Ash's Pokédex
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Sunflora, the Sun Pokémon. Sunflora gets its energy from sunlight and its movements follow the rays of the sun.
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In the manga
In the movie adaptations
In The Rise of Darkrai, a Sunflora was hit by Darkrai's Dark Void, like in the film.
In the manga adaptation of Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, a Sunflora lived in Allearth Forest.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
In The Last Battle VI, Gold's Sunkern, Sunbo, evolved into Sunflora due to the rocks in Ilex Forest reflecting solar energy like the Sun Stone. As a Sunflora, she has continued her support role in Gold's party, mainly using Sunny Day to power up Exbo's Fire-type moves.
In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga
Three Sunflora appeared in A Serious Crisis!! The Battle With The Lugia.
A Trainer's Sunflora appeared in Let's Fight For The Future!!.
In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
A Sunflora appeared in GDZ61.
In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team manga
In BET2, a Sunflora was a member of Wigglytuff's Guild.
In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team manga
A Sunflora appeared in I Want to be Human Again!.
A Sunflora appeared in Tears and Emotions - It's the Final Chapter!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Sunflora (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Johto #103
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Gold
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It converts sunlight into energy. In the darkness after sunset, it closes its petals and becomes still.
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Silver
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In the daytime, it rushes about in a hectic manner, but it comes to a complete stop when the sun sets.
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Crystal
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As the hot season approaches, the petals on this Pokémon's face become more vivid and lively.
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Stadium 2
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It converts sunlight into energy. In the darkness after sunset, it closes its petals and becomes still.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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Sunflora converts solar energy into nutrition. It moves around actively in the daytime when it is warm. It stops moving as soon as the sun goes down for the night.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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Sunflora convert solar energy into nutrition. They are highly active in the warm daytime but suddenly stop moving as soon as the sun sets.
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FireRed
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In the daytime, it rushes about in a hectic manner, but it comes to a complete stop when the sun sets.
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LeafGreen
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It converts sunlight into energy. In the darkness after sunset, it closes its petals and becomes still.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #104
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Diamond
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It gets energy from warm sunlight and is known for its habit of moving in pursuit of it.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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It converts sunlight into energy. In the darkness after sunset, it closes its petals and becomes still.
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SoulSilver
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In the daytime, it rushes about in a hectic manner, but it comes to a complete stop when the sun sets.
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Generation V
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Unova B2W2: #021
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Black
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It gets energy from warm sunlight and is known for its habit of moving in pursuit of it.
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White
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Black 2
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Since it converts sunlight into energy, it is always looking in the direction of the sun.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos #—
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Hoenn #—
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X
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As the hot season approaches, the petals on this Pokémon's face become more vivid and lively.
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Y
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It gets energy from warm sunlight and is known for its habit of moving in pursuit of it.
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Omega Ruby
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Sunflora converts solar energy into nutrition. It moves around actively in the daytime when it is warm. It stops moving as soon as the sun goes down for the night.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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75
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135 - 182
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260 - 354
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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105
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99 - 172
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193 - 339
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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Total: 425
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sunflora
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Sunflora
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sunflora
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Sunflora
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Sunflora in Generation VII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Sunflora in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sunflora
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Sunflora
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Sunflora can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Sunflora cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sunflora
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Sunflora
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sunflora
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Sunflora
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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(Cut ×2)
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Poké Assist: (past)
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Field move: (past)
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(Cut ×1)
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Browser entry R-011/N-029
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It creates vines around itself that make Pokémon Slowed
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Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Trivia
Meowth disguised as a Sunflora
- Sunflora shares its category name with Espeon and Volcarona. They are all known as the Sun Pokémon.
- Sunflora is Meowth's most frequently used Pokémon disguise in the anime, having been used seven times so far.
Origin
Sunflora is based on a sunflower.
Name origin
Sunflora is a combination of sun and flora (plant life). It is also reminiscent of sunflower.
Kimawari may be a combination of 黄 ki (yellow) or 吉 ki (joy), and 向日葵 himawari (sunflower).
In other languages
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Japanese
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キマワリ Kimawari
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From 黄 ki or 吉 ki, and 向日葵 himawari
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French
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Héliatronc
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From hélianthe and tronc
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Spanish
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Sunflora
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Same as English name
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German
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Sonnflora
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From Sonnenblume and Flora
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Italian
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Sunflora
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Same as English name
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Korean
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해루미 Haerumi
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From 해바라기 haebaragi
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Mandarin Chinese
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向日花怪 Xiàngrìhuāquài
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From 向日葵 xiàngrìkuí, 花 huā, and 怪 quài
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Cantonese Chinese
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向日花怪 Heungyahtfāgwaai
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From 向日葵 heungyahtkwàih, 花 fā, and 怪 gwaai
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More languages
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Hebrew
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סאנפלורה Sunflora
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Transcription of English name
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Hindi
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सांफ्लोरा Sunflora
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Transcription of English name
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Russian
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Санфлора Sanflora
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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คิมาวาริ Kimawari
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Transcription of Japanese name
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