bell tree dahlia
Dahlia imperialis, or bell tree dahlia, is a large flowering plant, of the family Asteraceae, growing between 8–10 metres tall. It is native to Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia and Ecuador. It is a plant of the uplands, mainly found in the foothills of subtropical or tropical mountains.
Many tuberous dahlia can be prepared and consumed like potatoes or cooked carrots; Additionally, the petals can be eaten on green salads or soups.
The pendant or nodding flowerheads are 75-150mm across, with ray florets, typically a lavender or mauvish-pink in colour.
from wikipedia
bell tree dahlia
Dahlia imperialis, or bell tree dahlia, is a large flowering plant, of the family Asteraceae, growing between 8–10 metres tall. It is native to Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia and Ecuador. It is a plant of the uplands, mainly found in the foothills of subtropical or tropical mountains.
Many tuberous dahlia can be prepared and consumed like potatoes or cooked carrots; Additionally, the petals can be eaten on green salads or soups.
The pendant or nodding flowerheads are 75-150mm across, with ray florets, typically a lavender or mauvish-pink in colour.
from wikipedia