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GAILLARDIA
gaillardia
(noun) any plant of western America of the genus Gaillardia having hairy leaves and long-stalked flowers in hot vibrant colors from golden yellow and copper to rich burgundy
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
From the genus name.
Noun
gaillardia (plural gaillardias)
Any of several New World flowering plants of the genus Gaillardia
Synonyms
• blanket flower
Source: Wiktionary
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