Laciniated (LC)

Laciniated

Ray florets are split at the tip with the number and depth of the splits varying according to the size of the ray floret. The portion of the ray floret with the splits should uniformly twist or curl whether involute or revolute. The less mature ray florets should possess splits but do not have to twist or curl. In the ideal laciniated dahlia, the majority of the ray florets will be uniformly arranged with a split, twist, or curl. that conveys an overall fringed or frilled effect. Ray florets, slightly involute or revolute, that split regardless of length and remain generally flat are a major fault. Ray florets with a shallow notch or cleft and possessing little twisting to the extreme portion (tips) should not be classified as laciniated. The ideal depth is three-quarters the diameter of the bloom and should never be greater than its diameter.