On the reverse of this lovely yellow pompom dahlia there is ….. another lovely yellow pompom dahlia. This is most likely a case of fasciation, a curious phenomena which causes elongation and distortion of stems and flowers. This anomaly could be caused by a genetic mutation, hormonal imbalance or even an infection, it is difficult to pinpoint. I have never seen it take this form before, but as a mere beginner in the vagaries of the world this means little. However, it would be remiss for me not to mention some suspicions I have had for a while. There have been some strange goings on at The du Mauriers. The odd muffled explosion from behind locked basement doors, a fluorescent glow emanating from the greenhouse, regular deliveries from Boffins-r-Us, matching neck bolts; it might all be a coincidence but ……….
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Off The Edge Gardening 
Whatever it is, it’s quite beautiful.
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It is, I couldn’t stop looking at it!
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Isn’t nature’s variability wonderful?!
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Quite!
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Verrrrry interrresssting…. 😉
(I suspect that only fellow Baby Boomers will attach a face to those words, LOL)
I am curious though, is the stem also “doubled”? or is it a normal diameter and shape?
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The stem is flat and thick and there were several on the same plant.
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Weird I haven’ t seen this before. Lovely though, however it was created.
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There were some on the same plant that were fully out, two sides in full flower.
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A beautiful freak!
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