Dahlia coccinea
The story
The journey of the red dahlia began in the landscapes of Mexico, its native home. For centuries, this vibrant member of the Asteraceae family grew wild, showcasing its brilliant red, orange, and yellow petals. Its captivating beauty eventually caught the attention of travelers and gardeners, leading to its long history of cultivation in other countries, where it continues to be cherished for its showy, eye-catching flowers.
Sources: Grangery, en.wikipedia.org
- Family
- Asteraceae
How to use it
Dahlia coccinea is widely cultivated in various countries outside of its native Mexico for its highly ornamental and showy flowers, making it a popular choice for decorative gardens and floral displays.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
About
Dahlia coccinea is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. Its common name is red dahlia, although the flowers can be orange or occasionally yellow, as well as the more common red. The species is native to Mexico but has long been cultivated in other countries for its showy flowers.
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Dahlia coccinea
- Slug
- dahlia-coccinea
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Dahlia
- Species
- coccinea
- Wikidata QID
- Q1804715
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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