Dahlia is a genus of bushy, tuberous, herbaceous perennial plants native to Mexico, Central America, and Colombia. A member of the Asteraceae or Compositae, related species include the sunflower, daisy, chrysanthemum and zinnia. Classed as a dicotyledon, there are at least 36 species of dahlia.
Last year, Kieran and Nicole, teachers at pt Chevalier school did a"crops for Christchurch". They invited everyone, students and parents to bring their crops, flowers, fruits and baked stuff. It was a fantastic exercise. http://ann-mythoughtsandphotos.blogspot.co.nz/2011/03/skywatch-friday-crop-for-christchurch.html
This year, they are doing it again. The beneficiary is Nepal, a country close to my heart with my connection with the Con-joint twins Ganga and Jamuna. http://annkschin.blogspot.co.nz/2009/01/siamese-babies.html
Among the crops for sale were dahlias. A flower grown in a house garden can just be as beautiful as a florist's flower. I bought a little bunch in a yoghurt container and gave it to my mentor. Some little kid must have brought it to school. I am also also sending by cyber mail to a friend L I met through Facebook. Her dad was my teacher. My mum used to grow this in Borneo.
Crops for Charity is starting again this Friday morning...lots of spare crops from everyones gardens! Cheers, Keren
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20 comments:
Wonderful shots, I love the powdery texture from all the sun bathing :)
Love the intense cluster of petals in dahlias! You have captured a beautiful colour!
Very nice photos, I love those flowers. Thank you very much for publishing my photos on facebook. Greetings.
What a fantastic cause and a wonderful way to raise funds. Beautiful dahlia.
Very nice peach color! Dahlias are pretty flowers!
love Dahlias.. and love that there is so mcuh giving through the plants
Beautiful colour of the dahlias!
I love it in macro!
Beautiful flower and photos.
Regards and best wishes
Gorgeous dahlia!
Holy Basil
Gorgeous flowers, I would love to plant some Dahlias in my yard this season. Have a great weekend!
i love these sun-kissed dahlias. lovely color, too.
Gorgeous flowers!
Beautiful shots Ann!
I love the soft salmon color.
Gorgeous dahlias.
Love these flowers. Beautiful!
The single dahlia in the second photo looks luscious enough to eat!
Childhood’s Dandelion
Lovely photos of these showy flowers, Ann! Wondeful cause that money is being raised for.
Thank you for participating in Floral Friday Fotos!
Hi Magical Mystical Teacher ,
When I was in Primary school, I think it was a female super hero who ate plants and flowers. Did you ever watch that?
It's too soon for those at my house.
Pretty.
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