cactus dahlia

noun

1. any of several varieties of dahlia having large flower heads with numerous rays incurved to a quill-like form.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cactus dahlia¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

The cactus dahlia, usually red, has put out flowers almost orange and with exterior florets sometimes nearly yellow.

From Project Gutenberg

If you have not tried the Countess of Lonsdale you should; it is a cactus dahlia and a very free bloomer.

From Project Gutenberg