the flower of dahlia imperalis

flower plant wildflower petal blossom shrub garden leaf herb nature meadow yellow pink rose lilac tulip dahlia imperalis imperialis bell tree flowering family asteraceae grows metres tall native mexico central america colombia uplands mountains occurring elevations 600 leaves used dietary supplement q'eqchi' people pedro carchá alta verapaz guatemala tuberous herbaceous perennial rapidly growing dormant winter period developing brittle cane-like 4-angled stems swollen nodes large tripinnate ground soon pendant nodding flowerheads ray florets lavender mauvish-pink colour tall colombia guatemala colour