: 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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Tree dahlias are perennials that are cut back to ground level on an annual basis.
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Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 25 May 2024
White marigolds and green onions are planted to help deter the skunks, raccoons and squirrels that like to pull out her dahlias.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
Jaden, 25, looked dapper in a tailored custom Thom Browne ensemble featuring a white denim coat decorated with white and pink dahlia adornments and multiple straps.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
The couple had only six months between their engagement and their wedding so, in the end, only the zinnias and dahlias were ready in time.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2024
The purple tentacles of a sea anemone blossomed like petals of a dahlia, and a sluglike nudibranch with electric orange spots clung to a ribbon of kelp.
—Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2024
All of this is set against the stone-silent beauty of Hedwig’s backyard garden, an Eden blooming with phlox, dahlia and roses.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2024
The chuppah was decorated with red and pink dahlias, as per the color scheme.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2023
Pick up bouquets of fresh-cut dahlias and order your favorites in tuber form for spring delivery.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 25 May 2024
White marigolds and green onions are planted to help deter the skunks, raccoons and squirrels that like to pull out her dahlias.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
Jaden, 25, looked dapper in a tailored custom Thom Browne ensemble featuring a white denim coat decorated with white and pink dahlia adornments and multiple straps.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
The couple had only six months between their engagement and their wedding so, in the end, only the zinnias and dahlias were ready in time.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2024
The purple tentacles of a sea anemone blossomed like petals of a dahlia, and a sluglike nudibranch with electric orange spots clung to a ribbon of kelp.
—Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2024
All of this is set against the stone-silent beauty of Hedwig’s backyard garden, an Eden blooming with phlox, dahlia and roses.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2024
The chuppah was decorated with red and pink dahlias, as per the color scheme.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2023
Pick up bouquets of fresh-cut dahlias and order your favorites in tuber form for spring delivery.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
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“Dahlia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dahlia. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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