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sea dahlia

sea dahlia

9.0
A garden plant with one large bright flower on each stalk grown for decoration
  • noun
translation icon : dalia marina
  • Each sea dahlia in the garden stood tall, displaying a single impressive flower on its stalk.

Examples

  • The gardener planted a row of sea dahlias along the edge of the flowerbed for a splash of color.

  • The sea dahlia blooms beautifully in the summer.

  • Botanists admire the unique structure of the sea dahlia and its large, vibrant blooms.

  • Have you seen the sea dahlias in the garden?

  • The sea dahlia brightens up the garden with its stunning single flower on each stalk.

  • In her colorful garden, she showcased several sea dahlias, each blooming vibrantly.

  • He admired the sea dahlia for its large, striking flowers and sturdy growth.

Synonyms

Coreopsis maritima
vssea dahlia
  • Specialized
9.6

A low, sturdy garden plant with single yellow flowers on each stem

emphasizes a single large flower per stalk and origin from a Mexican wildflower

Surface Forms

sea dahlia singular
sea dahlias plural

Morphology

sea + dahlia

The phrase is a straightforward compound where the modifier 'sea' specifies a type or association of the noun 'dahlia' (i.e., a dahlia related to the sea or coastal conditions). This modifier+noun compositional pattern is common and predictable, so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer it refers to a kind of dahlia associated with the sea, even if they lack botanical detail.

Etymology

Sea dahlia may come from the old flower name dahlia. People added sea because the large, round blooms look like small sea flowers or a waving sea of color. That's why the name fits a tall garden plant with one large, showy flower.