This sun-tracking behavior , known as heliotropism , is most evident in young sunflower buds and usually diminishes as the flower matures, with mature sunflowers generally facing east ...

The post's evidence? A patch of sunflowers, known for turning their flowers throughout the day to follow the sun in the sky, were facing away from the sun. Snopes found several other videos ...

It all started way before the plants even bloomed. Young sunflower plants start each morning facing east to greet the sunrise. They follow the sun all day, angling themselves towards it as it travels ...