gaillardia

/gəˈlɑrd(i)ə/
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Definitions of gaillardia
  1. 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
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    types:
    Gaillardia pulchella, Indian blanket, blanket flower, fire wheel, fire-wheel
    annual of central United States having showy long-stalked yellow flower heads marked with scarlet or purple in the center
    type of:
    wild flower, wildflower
    wild or uncultivated flowering plant
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