Radiant Dahlia
by Mariola Bitner
Title
Radiant Dahlia
Artist
Mariola Bitner
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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Dahlias are colorful spiky flowers which generally bloom from midsummer to first frost, when many other plants are past their best.
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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.
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May 20th, 2017
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HH Photography of Florida
A beautiful floral capture, Mariola. Dahlia's are such showy, gorgeous flowers. L/tw/pin
Mariola Bitner
Thank you Nina Prommer for featuring my "Radiant Dahlia" in the group ART - It Is Good For You!
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Thank you Chrisann Ellis for featuring my "Radiant Dahlia" in the group Weekly FUN For ALL Mediums New Work!
Chrisann Ellis
Mariola, Your Work has been Featured On The Home Page of Weekly Fun For All Mediums...Congrats!!!
Mariola Bitner
Thank you Jim Williams for featuring my "Radiant Dahlia" in the group WHAT Interobang 1 a day!
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Thank you Skyline Photos of America for featuring my " Radiant Dahlia" in the group Weekenders!
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Thank you Jannice Walker for featuring my "Radiant Dahlia" in the group All Art Welcome!
Lois Bryan
Mother Nature and you ... what a spectacular artistic combination ... Mariola this is glorious!!!!! l/f
Mariola Bitner
Thank you Darren Fisher for featuring my "Radiant Dahlia" in the group This Way Arts!
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Thank you Karen Silvestri for featuring my "Radiant Dahlia" in the group Lady Photographers and Artists!