Dahlia sherffii

Dahlia sherffii is a perennial.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Dahlia sherffii 11.1 History 11.2 Dahlia sherffii in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Dahlia sherffii was described in 1969 by Phillip D. Simpson. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Dahlia sherffii is a species in the genus Dahlia which contains 29 species and belongs to the family of the Asteraceae (Korbblütler).

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[edit] Growth

The perennials grow to a height of approximately 1,5 meters.

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[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are many-petaled and pale purple. The plants bloom from August to October.

The fruits are achenes.

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[edit] Cultivation

Dahlia sherffii prefers a sunny site. It grows best in soils that are moderately moist.

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[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

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[edit] Man and Dahlia sherffii

[edit] History

[edit] Dahlia sherffii in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

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[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

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Dahlia sherffiifr:Dahlia sherffii