Simply Gorgeous
by Teresa Zieba
Title
Simply Gorgeous
Artist
Teresa Zieba
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Photograph - Photograph
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Dahlia is a genus of bushy, tuberous, herbaceous perennial plants native to Mexico. A member of the Asteraceae (or Compositae), dicotyledonous plants, related species include the sunflower, daisy, chrysanthemum, and zinnia. There are 42 species of dahlia, with hybrids commonly grown as garden plants. Flower forms are variable, with one head per stem; these can be as small as 5 cm (2 in) diameter or up to 30 cm (1 ft) ("dinner plate"). This great variety results from dahlias being octoploids�that is, they have eight sets of homologous chromosomes, whereas most plants have only two. In addition, dahlias also contain many transposons�genetic pieces that move from place to place upon an allele�which contributes to their manifesting such great diversity.
The stems are leafy, ranging in height from as low as 30 cm (12 in) to more than 1.8�2.4 m (6�8 ft). The majority of species do not produce scented flowers or cultivars. Like most plants that do not attract pollinating insects through scent, they are brightly colored, displaying most hues, with the exception of blue.
The dahlia was declared the national flower of Mexico in 1963. The tubers were grown as a food crop by the Aztecs, but this use largely died out after the Spanish Conquest. Attempts to introduce the tubers as a food crop in Europe were unsuccessful.
Photographed in English Garden, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
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October 9th, 2016
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Comments (30)
Teresa Zieba
Jasna, thank you for featuring this image in "Global Flowers Photography" group. Greatly appreciated.
Teresa Zieba
Jasna, thank you for featuring this image in "Global Flowers Photography" group. It's truly an honor.
Teresa Zieba
Jean, thank you for featuring this image in "Greeting Cards For All Occasions" group. Greatly appreciated.
Randy Rosenberger
I am very happy that you provided this fine piece of art to share with your fellow artists and all potential customers out there. This is a very worthy piece of beauty and is deserving of being Featured in the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. LIKED & FAVED Randy B. Rosenberger WFS group administrator
Teresa Zieba replied:
Randy, thank you most kindly for the feature and your wonderful note. I'm truly honored.