| Merck's Dahlia |
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| File size | 797393 |
| Original date | 1/3/04 7:17 AM |
| Resolution | 2080 x 1544 |
| Flash | Flash did not fire, auto |
| Focal length | 5.9mm |
| Exposure time | 1/229s |
| Aperture | 4.5 |
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| Metering Mode | Center weighted average |
| Camera make | EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY |
| Camera model | KODAK EASYSHARE CX7300 DIGITAL CAMERA |
| Sensor type | OneChipColorArea |
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Botanical name: Dahlia merckii Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
Synonyms: Dahlia glabrata, Dahlia decaisneana, Dahlia minor
Synonyms: Dahlia glabrata, Dahlia decaisneana, Dahlia minor
Merck's Dahlia is a tuberous rooted perennial herb 1-2
ft tall, but can grow up to 8 ft. It has large divided leaves, and
produces large single flowers in shades of lilac, white and pink, with
yellow centers. Flowers are 7-8 cm across. Merck's Dahlia is native to
Mexico. It is popularly cultivated as an annual plant in India.
| Identification credit: Tabish | Photographed in cultivation in Delhi. |
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