: 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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Spring plants such as blue sage, white fiesta flower, yellow sea dahlia and purple lupine might be spotted.
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Summertime flowers like dahlias can be started indoors in pots and then moved outdoors to bask in warm weather.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
Wallpaper Direct has a dahlia garden wallpaper that gives a dark, moody vibe.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 22 Feb. 2025
The 72-inch design includes blooming cabbage roses, hydrangeas, and dahlias mixed in with different green leaves.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Summertime flowers like dahlias can be started indoors in pots and then moved outdoors to bask in warm weather.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
Wallpaper Direct has a dahlia garden wallpaper that gives a dark, moody vibe.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 22 Feb. 2025
The 72-inch design includes blooming cabbage roses, hydrangeas, and dahlias mixed in with different green leaves.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dahlia
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“Dahlia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dahlia. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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