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gaillardia

gail·lar·dia

UK/ɡeɪˈlɑː(ɹ)dɪə/ uncommon

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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

Origin

From the genus name. Named after Maître Gaillard de Charentonneau, an 18th-century French magistrate and an enthusiastic botanist.

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