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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