: 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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Meaning: The dahlia flower was named by Spanish botanist Antonio José Cavanilles, who named it after Swedish botanist Anders Dahl.
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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
Where the canopy thinned, out past the property line, was an empty garden with geometric red dahlias, and a long glass house.
—Nicolette Polek, Harper's Magazine, 2 July 2024
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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
Where the canopy thinned, out past the property line, was an empty garden with geometric red dahlias, and a long glass house.
—Nicolette Polek, Harper's Magazine, 2 July 2024
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“Dahlia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dahlia. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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