Dahlia pinnata
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Asteridae Superordo: Asteranae Ordo: Asterales |
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Dahlia pinnata (= Dahlia rosea, Dahlia variabilis) is a perennial.
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[edit] Naming
Dahlia pinnata was described in 1791 by Antonio José Cavanilles. The name is considered as validly published.
[edit] Taxonomy
Dahlia pinnata is a species in the genus Dahlia which contains 29 species and belongs to the family of the Asteraceae (Korbblütler).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
The perennials grow to a height of approximately 1,2 meters.
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Dahlia pinnata is a decidious plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems. They are elliptic with serrate margins.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are many-petaled and pink. The plants bloom from August to October.
The fruits are achenes.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
Dahlia pinnata is native to Mexico.
[edit] Cultivation
Dahlia pinnata prefers a sunny site. It grows best in soils that are moderately moist.
[edit] Uses
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Dahlia pinnata
[edit] History
[edit] Dahlia pinnata in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
[edit] Footnotes
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