FLOWERS & COLORS Photography Compositions

Flowers seem intended for the solace of ordinary humanity. 

~John Ruskin

The dahlia was declared the national flower of Mexico in 1963. 

The tubers were grown as a food crop by the Aztecs, but this use largely died out after the Spanish Conquest. Attempts to introduce the tubers as a food crop in Europe were unsuccessful. 

Dahlia is a genus of bushy, tuberous, herbaceous perennial plants native mainly in Mexico, but also Central America, and Colombia.

A member ofthe Asteraceae (or Compositae), dicotyledonous plants, related species include the sunflower, daisy, chrysanthemum and zinnia.

There are 42 species of dahlia, with hybrids commonly grown as garden plants. 

Flowers are a proud assertion 

that a ray of beauty 

outvalues all the utilities of the world. 

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

"The dahlia you brought to our isle

Your praises for ever shall speak;

Mid gardens as sweet as your smile,

And in colour as bright as your cheek.“

Verse by Lord Holland sent to his wife 

One of my flower color Videos:

Nature Photographies copyright ©by Gina Matt / Naturpunkt

You might also like these other videos of mine about flowers and colors:

The color garden of tulips  https://youtu.be/prdhxW-ZKY0

Pink Roses Beauty ~ Symbol of Love  https://youtu.be/SLWdUW7fZsM

Sunflower-life with many faces https://youtu.be/i3vvk1UnYQ8 

Link to my website 'Naturpunkt'