Dahlia imperialis (Tree Dahlia)

Dahlia imperialis, or bell tree dahlia, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae that grows 8–10m tall. It is native to Mexico, Central America and Colombia. It is a plant of the uplands and mountains, occurring at elevations of 1,500–1,700m, and its leaves are used as a dietary supplement by the Q'eqchi' people of San Pedro Carchá in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala.