Dahlia Bud Perfection by Kaye Menner is a photograph by Kaye Menner which was uploaded on May 31st, 2015.
Dahlia Bud Perfection by Kaye Menner
My photography of such a gorgeous rich red colored Dahlia bud ready to open before a rich blue sky. I am just amazed at nature's perfection with... more
by Kaye Menner
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Dahlia Bud Perfection by Kaye Menner
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Kaye Menner
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My photography of such a gorgeous rich red colored Dahlia bud ready to open before a rich blue sky. I am just amazed at nature's perfection with these gorgeous buds.
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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 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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Jacqueline Athmann
Surprise & Congratulations!! Your photo has been featured on Flowers Up Close group homepage! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work with us! F/L
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Randy Rosenberger
This special recognition of being chosen as one our our Featured Artists is a true honor. I am happy for you to be able to give you the high accolades an artist may receive on our WFS homepage. It is a true honor to bestow upon you this special recognition, due to the professional quality, creativity, and pure beauty of this fine piece of art work. As administrator of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group, I am proud of you for this accomplishment. I Liked and Faved. R.B. Rosenberger (admin. of the WFS group)