dahlia

noun

dahl·ia ˈdal-yə

ˈdäl-

US also and British usually ˈdāl-

: any of a genus (Dahlia) of American tuberous-rooted composite herbs having opposite pinnate leaves and rayed flower heads and including many that are cultivated as ornamentals

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While a Southern garden needn’t have the comprehensive variety of flowers just listed to be an inviting escape, our readers were quick to point out all the brightly hued blossoms that define a Southern garden, naming rhododendrons, lily of the valley, and dahlias as well. —

Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2025 Meaning: The dahlia flower was named by Spanish botanist Antonio José Cavanilles, who named it after Swedish botanist Anders Dahl. —

Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2025 This is the same plant family that has more than 30,000 other species including sunflowers, dahlias, chicory, lettuce, sage, marigolds, chrysanthemums, tarragon and, of course, daisies. —

Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025 The bouquet includes daisies, cornflowers, eucalyptus, roses, orchids, a waterlily dahlia, and more, all in pretty pastel hues of pink, orange, green, and blue. —

Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for dahlia