Dahlia Purple

Dahlia

Dahlia is a genus of bushy, tuberous, herbaceous perennial plants native to Mexico and Central America. Dahlias are members of the Asteraceae family of dicotyledonous plants, its relatives include the sunflower, daisy, chrysanthemum, and zinnia. There are 49 species of dahlia, with flowers in almost every hue, with hybrids commonly grown as garden plants.

Purple

Purple is a color similar in appearance to violet light. In the RYB color model historically used in the arts, purple is a secondary color created by combining red and blue pigments. In the CMYK color model used in modern printing, purple is made by combining magenta pigment with cyan pigment, black pigment, or both. In the RGB color model used in computer and television screens, purple is created by mixing red and blue light in order to create colors that appear similar to violet light. According to color theory, purple is considered a cool color.

dahlia

Noun

1. Any plant of the genus Dahlia, tuberous perennial flowering plants native to Mexico.

purple

Noun

1. A colour between red and blue; violet, though often closer to magenta.
2. Any non-spectral colour on the line of purples on a colour chromaticity diagram or a colour wheel between violet and red.

Adjective

1. Of a purple hue.
2. Not predominantly red or blue, but having a mixture of Democrat and Republican support.