Why was Dahlia chosen as the Flower of Mexico?

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The Dahlia was adopted to be the national flower of Mexico due to the following reasons:

• It is very ancient in Mexican and Aztec culture (their tubers were food).
• It thrives well in the climate of Mexico and it has a great diversity of forms and colors.
• It was made to be a symbol of national identity, dignity and creativity and it fit in with Flower of Mexico symbolism.