Golden Dahlia
by Dora Sofia Caputo
Title
Golden Dahlia
Artist
Dora Sofia Caputo
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
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Golden Dahlia - Dora Sofia Caputo
Dahlia is a genus of bushy, tuberous, herbaceous perennial plants native to Mexico, Central America, and Colombia. A member of the Asteraceae or Compositae, dicotyledonous plants, related species include the sunflower, daisy, chrysanthemum and zinnia. There are at least 36 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) in 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.
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February 3rd, 2013
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Dora Sofia Caputo Photographic Art and Design
Thank you, Delynn, for the feature in your great Group, Composition of Any Medium.
Dora Sofia Caputo Photographic Art and Design
Thanks so much, John, for the feature in your great Group, Images That Excite You.
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Dora Sofia Caputo Photographic Art and Design
Thank you so very much, Nader, for the feature in your great Group, Fine Arts Professionals.
Dora Sofia Caputo Photographic Art and Design
Thank you so very much, Maria, for the feature in your great Group, Exquisite Flowers.
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Many thanks, Jasna, for the feature in your great Group, Global Flowers Photography.
Dora Sofia Caputo Photographic Art and Design
Thanks so much for your kind and supportive comments, Felipe!
Felipe Adan Lerma
Dora, gorgeous colors and detail - esp love the play of light and shadows across the whole surface :)
Dora Sofia Caputo Photographic Art and Design
Thank you, Beth, for the feature in your great Group, The Most Beautiful Flowers.
Dora Sofia Caputo Photographic Art and Design
Thanks so much, Doug, for the feature in your great Group,Dahlias.
Photographic Art and Design by Dora Sofia Caputo
Thanks so much, Chuck, for the feature in your great Group, 3 A Day AAA Images. I sincerely appreciate your support.
Gynt
Congrats on your feature in "Beautiful Flowers" and Thanks for your wonderful submissions !! *V