: 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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But, regardless of which dahlias are currently en vogue, English sees dahlia fans gravitate towards pinks, blushes, oranges, corals, and peaches year-after-year.
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2024
Favorite plants include dahlias, basil, zinnias, sunflowers, peppers, eggplants and goldenrods.
—Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2024
Next to the ocean, a spectacular dinner table adorned with red dahlias awaited attendees.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 15 July 2024
Comprising a series of terraces overlooking the sea, the gardens teem with local vegetation and geraniums, dahlias, and broom flowers.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 9 July 2024
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2024
Favorite plants include dahlias, basil, zinnias, sunflowers, peppers, eggplants and goldenrods.
—Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2024
Next to the ocean, a spectacular dinner table adorned with red dahlias awaited attendees.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 15 July 2024
Comprising a series of terraces overlooking the sea, the gardens teem with local vegetation and geraniums, dahlias, and broom flowers.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 9 July 2024
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“Dahlia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dahlia. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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