sea dahlia
Definition
Noun: 1. A specific flowering plant: "Sea dahlia" refers to a stout herbaceous plant that produces a single flower on each stalk. It is an ornamental cultivar developed from a wildflower native to Mexico.
Usage Notes
- "Sea dahlia" is a common name for a specific cultivated plant. It is typically used in botanical, horticultural, or gardening contexts.
- It functions as a countable noun (e.g., , ).
Examples
- The sea dahlia thrived in the coastal garden, its bright blooms standing tall on single stems.
- Botanists note that the modern sea dahlia was developed from a hardy Mexican wildflower.
- She added a sea dahlia to the arrangement for its unique, solitary flower structure.
Advanced Usage
- The term is used to distinguish this particular cultivated variety from other types of dahlias or similar-looking coastal plants.
Variants and Related Words
- Dahlia (n): The broader genus of flowering plants to which the sea dahlia belongs.
- Coreopsis (n): A genus of flowering plants sometimes commonly called "tickseed"; some species may be confused with or related to the wildflower origin of the sea dahlia.
Synonyms
- Ornamental dahlia (in a specific horticultural context).
- Cultivated dahlia (general).
Notes on Different Meanings
- The name "sea dahlia" is specific and does not commonly have other unrelated meanings. It should not be confused with plants simply growing near the sea; its name is part of its common nomenclature, not necessarily a description of its habitat.
Noun
- stout herb with flowers one to a stalk; ornamental developed from a Mexican wildflower
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