Dahlia ‘Lipoma’ (Ba)
Description:
Compact pink pompon introduced by H.K.H.A. Mayer Gmelin (1873–1943) in 1943. Mayer Gmelin was a Dutch plant breeder, agricultural scientist, and professor associated with Wageningen. He contributed to crop improvement and plant-breeding research, particularly in forage crops, and is also credited with breeding several dahlia cultivars in the Netherlands during the 1930s–1940s. His work helped advance both agricultural and ornamental horticulture.
Threat Status:
Threatened In Cultivation
As assessed by the Plant Heritage Threatened Plants Programme. For more details see www.plantheritage.org.uk/conservation/threatened-plants/
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