: 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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Filled with pumpkin pieces along with dahlias, fern, and magnolia leaves, this 24-inch wreath is an eye-catching piece made with green, orange, and yellow tones.
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Jenna Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024
Treat them much like dahlia tubers, storing them in a cool, dry location.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2024
But what of the fall dahlias that like bodiced planets float above
their roots and leaves?
—Didi Jackson, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2024
But, regardless of which dahlias are currently en vogue, English sees dahlia fans gravitate towards pinks, blushes, oranges, corals, and peaches year-after-year.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2024
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Jenna Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024
Treat them much like dahlia tubers, storing them in a cool, dry location.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2024
But what of the fall dahlias that like bodiced planets float above
their roots and leaves?
—Didi Jackson, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2024
But, regardless of which dahlias are currently en vogue, English sees dahlia fans gravitate towards pinks, blushes, oranges, corals, and peaches year-after-year.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2024
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“Dahlia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dahlia. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.
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