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| Q: Dahlias were originally native to Mexico. Do you know the romantic history of how it became such a popular plant in the 1800 when some 10,000 new varieties of dahlias were introduced and ranked right up there in popularity with roses? Answer |
| Q: As we all know Dahlias originated in Mexico. What did the Aztecs in Mexico call Dahlias? Answer |
| Q: Why do we call Dahlias "Dahlia Blooms" and not "Dahlia Flowers"? Answer |
| Q: Which is the oldest surviving hybrid Dahlia dating back to 1882? Answer. |
| Q: After Dahlias were discovered in Mexico, what are the names of the three early hybrids developed in Madrid? Answer. |
| Q: Name an instant beverage with a coffee-like flavor made from the pressed juice of the dahlia tuber? Answer. |
| Q: Dahlias have been accredited to be a remedy for a variety of illnesses. What are they? Answer |
| Q: The reason why Dahlias have an uncanny ability to cross breed into so many varieties is its genetic makeup. What is it? Answer |
| Q: Orchid is an epiphyte (air plant). Is there a variety of epiphyte Dahlias? What's the name? Answer. |
| Q; When did the Ball, Pompon, Cactus, Anemone, Peony and Waterlilly forms emerge? Answer. |
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