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 has long pointed or twisted petals.

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