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Why is Dahlia called Gastrodia elata?

Published: 2024-09-19 Author: mysheen
Last Updated: 2024/09/19, In fact, dahlia is not Gastrodia elata, some people think that it is a kind of plant, because both of them have inflated rhizomes in the ground, and their shapes are very similar, so Dahlia is called Gastrodia elata in some places. The stem of Dahlia is erect, the flowers are white, red or purple, the upper leaves are sometimes divided, and the lower part is grayish green.

First, reasons

First of all, dahlia is not Gastrodia elata. The reason why it is called Gastrodia elata is that both Gastrodia elata and Gastrodia elata have an inflated and mutated rhizome underground, and their shapes and colors are very similar, so because of this reason, Dahlia is called Gastrodia elata in some places, but it should be noted that Dahlia is not Gastrodia elata.

Second, the appearance characteristic

The stem of Dahlia is erect, with many branches, and the height is about 1.5-2m. The flower is white, red or purple with inconspicuous 3 teeth at the top. The upper leaf is sometimes divided, the lobes are ovate or oblong-ovate, the lower part is grayish green, and both sides are hairless.

 
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