SO far, I can't see this posting on the forum. I am submitting a followup posting to see if this shows up.

It is a Dahlia.

Aren't you supposed to figure it out for yourself if it's a school project? Just asking....we like to help but shouldn't come between you and what you're supposed to be studying.

No, the teacher told me to ask the florist. I tried, and they were not helpful.

It's a Chrysanthemum actually. You can just see the stem which is not that of a Dahlia. Petal texture is also different. We can't sniff your flower but it will have a distinctive Chrysanthemum smell.

yes, Chrysanthemum.