What does «girasol» mean in Spanish?

Composite plant, with large yellow flowers that always face the sun. Scientific name: Helianthus annuus. Other common names: acahual, calom, jáquima, maravilla, mirasol, maíz de teja, tlapololote and flor de escudo.
Sunflower opal.
A person who seeks to curry favor with the powerful.