The graph at right shows data for the growth of a sunflower. A logistic curve has been fit to this data so that the height of the sunflower, in centimeters, can be expressed as a function of the time, in days. (Source: The Rockefeller University) (a) Based on the graph, estimate the limiting height for a sunflower.
Mustapha /mu-sta-pha/ [3 sylls.] as a name for boys. Mustapha's name origin is Arabic, and the name Mustapha means chosen. Mustapha is a variant transcription of Mustafa (Arabic): one of the names of Muhammad. Mustafaa is a conventional surname. Kreatif forms: Mastapha, Mistapha.
late 13c. (late 12c. as a surname), from Old French mostarde mustard, mustard plant (Modern French moutarde), from moust must, from Latin mustum new wine (see must (n.1)); so called because it was originally prepared by adding must to the ground seeds of the plant to make a paste. As a color name, it is attested from 1848.