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Dahlia imperialis
Tree Dahlia
Naturalized (non-native)non-native
Introduced and now reproducing on its own in the wild.
Dahlia imperialis, or bell tree dahlia, is an 8-10 metre tall member of the Dahlia genus native to Mexico, Central America and Colombia. It is a plant of the uplands and mountains, occurring at elevations of 1,500–1,700 metres (4,900–5,600 ft), and its leaves are used as a dietary supplement by the Q'eqchi' people of San Pedro Carchá in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala.
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