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cactus dahlia
noun
any of several varieties of dahlia having large flower heads with numerous rays incurved to a quill-like form.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of cactus dahlia1
First recorded in 1880–85
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Example Sentences
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The Cactus Dahlia has long pointed or twisted petals.
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If you have not tried the Countess of Lonsdale you should; it is a cactus dahlia and a very free bloomer.
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