Hot Pink Dahlia
by Bruce Bley
Title
Hot Pink Dahlia
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This photograph of a miniature pink and yellow dahlia was taken while visiting a local greenhouse.
Dahlias are a genus of bushy, tuberous, herbaceous perennial plants native mainly in Mexico, but also Central America, and Colombia. A member of the Asteraceae or Compositae, dicotyledonous plants, related species include the sunflower, daisy, chrysanthemum and zinnia. There are at least 36 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 2 in (5.1 cm) diameter or up to 1 ft (30 cm) ("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 12 in (30 cm) to more than 6�8 ft (1.8�2.4 m). 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.
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May 12th, 2014
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Comments (11)
Bruce Bley
Lois, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "The Splendor of Summer - Photography". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Chrisann, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Weekly FUN For ALL Mediums SPRING IS IN THE AIR". Thank you so much for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature in the group in the group "Artist News", Nadine and Bob. I truly appreciate the honor.
Robert ONeil
Bruce hi there. This is so beautiful Wonderful capture & processing!! L/F
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the wonderful compliment and L, Robert. I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Jim, Thank you for the feature in the group "Comfortable Art - LIMIT 2 per day". I truly appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Denyse, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Amazing FAA Photographs". I truly appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Svetlana, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "The World We See". I sincerely appreciate the honor.