blanket flower

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Noun blanket flower has 1 sense

blanket flower, Indian blanket, fire wheel, fire-wheel, Gaillardia pulchella - annual of central United States having showy long-stalked yellow flower heads marked with scarlet or purple in the center
--₁ is a kind of gaillardia

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Blanket Flower

Definition:

Blanket flower refers to a type of flowering plant belonging to the genus Gaillardia in the Asteraceae family. It is known for its vibrant daisy-like flowers and is native to North and South America.

Senses:

Sense 1:

noun - A type of flowering plant with brightly colored flowers and a characteristic disc and ray florets arrangement.

Example sentence:

The blanket flower adds a beautiful splash of red and yellow to my garden.

Sense 2:

noun - A specific species of Gaillardia, Gaillardia aristata, characterized by its deep crimson or red flowers with yellow edges.

Example sentence:

The blanket flower, Gaillardia aristata, is commonly found in the prairies of North America.

Sense 3:

noun - In local usage, blanket flower can refer to any type of flower that resembles Gaillardia, regardless of its actual species or genus.

Example sentence:

People in this region often call these flowers blanket flowers, even though they are a different species.

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