dahlia
dahlia
Definition
dahlia (dal′yə, däl′-; chiefly Brit dāl′-)
noun
- any of a genus (Dahlia) of perennial plants of the composite family, with tuberous roots and large, showy flower heads in various bright colors, native to Mexico and Central America
- the flower of this plant
Etymology: ModL, after A. Dahl, 18th-c. Swed botanist
dahlia
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- grow: In this area Ian grows Dahlias and tulips, plants that can be changed from time to time.
- show: My favorite flower in those days was the Dahlia â I showed mainly dahlias and some Chrysanthemums.
- eat: Then it ate a dahlia that was a good 12 " high.
- plant: Either way, if you plant a dahlia, you'll definitely make your granddad proud.
Adjective modifier
- red: This is Dahlia ' Diabolo ' , a fiery red dahlia that flowers from July onwards.
- dark: Dahlia Product information A fashionably dark maroon cactus dahlia that is great for the dark border.
- popular: The ever popular dahlia which is a tender perennial provides color to the garden when so many flowers are past their best.
- black: Black dahlias, because I know you like black dahlias.
Modifies a noun
- tuber: Place dahlia tubers in trays to start into growth to provide new shoots for cuttings.
- anemone: Dahlia anemones often line up along the base of a rock face, where it meets the sand.
- root: Dahlia roots need a sunny location in order to thrive.
- flower: Adults are often found in dahlia flowers, the cracks in shed doors or under loose tree bark.
- garden: Select a site for your dahlia garden that is away from trees, sunny, and yet sheltered from direct wind.
Noun used with modifier
- cactus: Dahlia Product information A fashionably dark maroon cactus dahlia that is great for the dark border.
- plant: Somewhere here I break off and plant dahlias ( plus 2 more ) on the allotment; and harvest some great peas.
- prise: A prize dahlia can certainly be the star of any flower show, due to their striking beauty and large size.
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