Red Dahlia (Dahlia coccinea)

   

Flower of Red Dahlia (Dahlia coccinea), Chihuahua, Mexico. Photograph by Wynn Anderson.

• Common English Names: Red Dahlia
• Common Spanish Names:
• Scientific Name: Dahlia coccinea (DAHL-ee-ya coke-SIN-ee-uh)
• Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
• Geographic Range: Mexico into Central America.
• Plant Form: Tuberous perennial.
• Remarks: Single red flowers with yellow centers. Frost sensitive. Many commercial dahlias are descended from this species.

Last Update: 15 Apr 2006