gaillardia

gail·lar·di·a  (g-lärd-)

n.

Any of several New World plants of the genus Gaillardia in the composite family, having red or yellow florets grouped into large solitary flower heads. Also called blanket flower.

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[New Latin Gaillardia, genus name, after Gaillard de Marentonneau, 18th-century French botanist.]

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gaillardia [geɪˈlɑːdɪə]

n

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) any plant of the North American genus Gaillardia, having ornamental flower heads with yellow or red rays and purple discs: family Asteraceae (composites)

[from New Latin, named after Gaillard de Marentonneau, 18th-century French amateur botanist]

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gaillardia - 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 wild flower, wildflower - wild or uncultivated flowering plant genus Gaillardia - genus of western American hairy herbs with showy flowers blanket flower, fire wheel, fire-wheel, Gaillardia pulchella, Indian blanket - annual of central United States having showy long-stalked yellow flower heads marked with scarlet or purple in the center