Dahlia

genus of plants

Dahlia is a genus of plants with large brightly-colored flowers. They are from Mexico, Central America, and Colombia. There are at least 36 species of Dahlia. Dahlia are often grown in flower gardens. This flower grows well away from strong, direct sunlight.

Dahlia
Dahlia 'Graceland'
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Dahlia
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30 species, 20,000 cultivars

A Dahlia flower blooming in the mid-April in Imphal, Manipur.