: 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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The 72-inch design includes blooming cabbage roses, hydrangeas, and dahlias mixed in with different green leaves.
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Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
While this image captures a family of mushrooms, it was inspired by Kira’s love for dahlias.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Meaning: Pink Flower Derivation: The name Dahlia comes from the English word dahlia, referring to the flower that’s in the same family as sunflowers and daisies.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2025
Fuming thoughts fueled her across the stranger’s yard, toward the tall red dahlias.
—Nicolette Polek, Harper's Magazine, 2 July 2024
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Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
While this image captures a family of mushrooms, it was inspired by Kira’s love for dahlias.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Meaning: Pink Flower Derivation: The name Dahlia comes from the English word dahlia, referring to the flower that’s in the same family as sunflowers and daisies.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2025
Fuming thoughts fueled her across the stranger’s yard, toward the tall red dahlias.
—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 22 Apr. 2025.
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