Memories Of Summer is a photograph by Christiane Schulze Art And Photography which was uploaded on October 24th, 2010.
Memories Of Summer
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Dahlia is a genus of bushy, tuberous, herbaceous perennial plants native mainly in Mexico, but also Central... more
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Memories Of Summer
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Christiane Schulze Art And Photography
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Copyright: Christiane Schulze
Dahlia is 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.
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Christiane Schulze Art And Photography
Thank you very much for featuring my work in the Group Dahlias Dora ...........much appreciated
Christiane Schulze Art And Photography
Thank you very much for featuring my work in the Group World of Dahlias Doug.......... much appreciated
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Thank you very much for featuring my work in the Group WFS Randy.................. much appreciated
Randy Rosenberger
Love the beauty of this piece and the quality and care that went into its composition! It is my pleasure to PROMOTE this piece of beauty on our FEATURED ARTWORK section of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. Thanks for sharing! Liked & faved Randy B. Rosenberger (admin of WFS group)