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Dahlia (other)
Dahlia is a genus of plants. Dahlia may also refer to: Animals * ''Dahlia'' (moth), a genus of moths *Dahlia anemone, a sea anemone People *Dahlia Duhaney (born 1970), Jamaican sprinter *Dahlia Lithwick, Canadian contributing editor at ''Newsweek'' and senior editor at ''Slate'' *Dahlia Ravikovitch (1936-2005), Israeli poet and peace activist *Dahlia Salem (born 1971), American actress Fictional characters *Aunt Dahlia Travers, in the Jeeves novels of P.G. Wodehouse *Dahlia Gillespie, in the ''Silent Hill'' series * Dahlia Hawthorne, in the '' Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney'' series * Dahlia Lynley-Chivers, in the ''Sookie Stackhouse'' series * Dahlia, a nerdy long-eared owl in ''Angry Birds Stella'' and ''The Angry Birds Movie'' * Dahlia in '' The Originals'' Horse racing *Dahlia (horse), a thoroughbred racehorse *Dahlia Stakes, a horse race in Great Britain *Dahlia Stakes (United States), a thoroughbred horse race in Maryland *Dahlia Handicap, a thoroughbred race in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dahlia
Dahlia (, ) is a genus of bushy, tuberous, herbaceous perennial plants native to Mexico and Central America. A member of the Asteraceae (former name: Compositae) family of dicotyledonous plants, its garden relatives thus include the sunflower, daisy, chrysanthemum, and zinnia. There are 49 species of this genus, with hybrids commonly grown as garden plants. Flower forms are variable, with one head per stem; these can be as small as diameter or up to ("dinner plate"). This great variety results from dahlias being octoploids—that is, they have eight sets of homologous chromosomes, whereas most plants have only two. In addition, dahlias also contain many transposons—genetic pieces that move from place to place upon an allele—which contributes to their manifesting such great diversity. The stems are leafy, ranging in height from as low as to more than . The majority of species do not produce scented flowers. Like most plants that do not attract pollinating insects ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Originals (TV Series)
''The Originals'' is an American fantasy supernatural drama television series that began airing on The CW on October 3, 2013. It is a spin-off of ''The Vampire Diaries'' and the first television series expansion of the franchise based on its parent series. The series follows vampire-werewolf hybrid Klaus Mikaelson as he and his family become embroiled in the supernatural politics of the French Quarter of New Orleans. On May 10, 2017, The CW renewed the series for a fifth season. On July 20, 2017, it was announced by series creator Julie Plec ahead of Comic Con that the series' fifth season would be its last. The final season began airing on April 18, 2018, and finished on August 1, 2018. Series overview ''The Originals,'' a spin-off of ''The Vampire Diaries,'' centers on three of the Mikaelson siblings: Klaus ( Joseph Morgan), Elijah ( Daniel Gillies), and Rebekah ( Claire Holt). The Mikaelson family are also commonly known as "the Originals" due to the fact that they are the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dalia (other)
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Dalia may refer to: People * Dalia (given name), a given name and listing of people with the name * Dalia (Egyptian singer), of album ''Bahebak enta'' 1998 * Badrunnesa Dalia, Bengali singer known as Dalia Places * Dalia (oil field), an offshore oil field in Angola * Dalia, Israel, a kibbutz * Dalia, the Latinized name for Dalsland, Sweden Other uses * Dalia (mythology), a Lithuanian goddess * Dalia, a South Asian broken wheat and mung lentil porridge See also * Dhalia (1925–1991), Indonesian actress * Dahlia (other) Dahlia is a genus of plants. Dahlia may also refer to: Animals *Dahlia (moth), ''Dahlia'' (moth), a genus of moths *Dahlia anemone, a sea anemone People *Dahlia Duhaney (born 1970), Jamaican sprinter *Dahlia Lithwick, Canadian contributing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dahlia (given Name)
Dahlia is a feminine given name derived from the name for the flower, which was named in honor of the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl. His surname is of Germanic origin and refers to a person who lived in a valley. It is also a spelling variant of the name Dalia, which is also a Hebrew name meaning “hanging branch”. Usage The name has been among the top 1,000 names given to newborn girls in the United States since 2006 and among the top 300 since 2022. It has been among the top 1,000 names given to newborn girls in England and Wales since 2013. It is among the top 300 names given to newborn girls in Canada, where it ranked in 294th position on the popularity chart in 2021, with 106 uses. People *Dahlia Adler, American author * Dahlia Duhaney (born 1970), Jamaican retired sprinter and Olympian * Dahlia Elsayed (born 1969), American painter, writer, and teaching artist *Dahlia Greidinger (1926–1979), Israeli scientist *Dahlia Harris, Jamaican actress, television and radi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dalea
''Dalea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. Members of the genus are commonly known as prairie clover or indigo bush. Its name honors English apothecary Samuel Dale (1659–1739). They are native to the Western hemisphere, where they are distributed from Canada to Argentina. Nearly half of the known species are endemic to Mexico. Two species of ''Dalea'' (''Dalea ornata'' and ''Dalea searlsiae'') have been considered for rangeland restoration. Species ''Dalea'' comprises the following species: * '' Dalea abietifolia'' (Rydb.) Bullock * '' Dalea acracarpica'' Barneby * '' Dalea adenopoda'' (Rydb.) Isely—Tampa prairie clover * '' Dalea aenigma'' Barneby * '' Dalea albiflora'' A. Gray—whiteflower prairie clover * '' Dalea ananassa'' Barneby * '' Dalea antana'' J.F. Macbr. * '' Dalea arenicola'' (Wemple) B.L. Turner * '' Dalea aurea'' C. Fraser—golden prairie clover * '' Dalea austrotexana'' B.L.Turner * ''Dalea ayavacens ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017–18 Australian Region Cyclone Season
The 2017–18 Australian region cyclone season was an average period of tropical cyclone formation in the Southern Indian Ocean and South Pacific Ocean, between 90°E and 160°E, with 11 named storms, which 3 intensified into severe tropical cyclones. Another two tropical cyclones, Cempaka (Indonesian region north of 10°S) and Flamboyan (Indonesian and La Réunion's area of responsibility) occurred outside the Australian region but are included in the descriptions below. The season officially began 1 November 2017 and ended on 30 April 2018; however, tropical cyclones can form at any time of the year, as demonstrated by the first tropical low of the season in early August. Any tropical system that forms between 1 July 2017 and 30 June 2018 will count towards the season total. During the season, tropical cyclones will be officially monitored by one of the five tropical cyclone warning centres (TCWCs) that operate in this region. Three of the five centres are operated by the Australi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dahlia (song)
"Dahlia" is the thirteenth single by Japanese heavy metal band X Japan, released on February 26, 1996. Summary "Dahlia" went on to become the title track of the band's 1996 album and one of Yoshiki's last compositions in his signature blend of speed and symphonic metal. The song's title, "Dahlia", appears in the lyrics as an acronym during a voice over, which says "destiny, alive, heaven, love, innocence, always, destroy, aftermath, hell, life, infinite". The single was released with two different covers. The B-side is a live version of "Tears", recorded on December 30, 1993, at the Tokyo Dome. The same recording also appears on their live compilation album '' Live Live Live Tokyo Dome 1993-1996''. Commercial performance The single reached number 1 on the Oricon charts, and charted for 8 weeks. In 1996, with 412,810 copies sold was the 72nd best-selling single of the year, being certified Platinum by RIAJ. Track listing Personnel *Co-Producer – X Japan *Orchestra a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dahlia (album)
''Dahlia'' is the fifth studio album by Japanese heavy metal band X Japan, released on November 4, 1996 by Atlantic Records. It is the band's last album before breaking up the following year, and the last to feature new work by guitarist hide, due to his death two years later. The album is composed largely of ballads, with only a few tracks retaining the band's heavier musical traits seen on previous releases. It topped the Oricon chart and stayed on the chart for only 15 weeks, but managed to sell over half a million copies. Seven, nearly all, of the album's songs were released as singles, most of which also topped the singles chart and sold well. Overview Only a few months after the release of ''Art of Life'' in 1993, X Japan began recording and releasing singles that would appear on their next studio album ''Dahlia'', which released in 1996 turned out to be their last. 1994 held few performances for the band as the members were focusing on their solo and side projects, b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USS Dahlia (1862)
USS ''Dahlia'' was a paddle-wheel tugboat acquired by the Union Navy during the beginning of the American Civil War. ''Dahlia'' was assigned to the Mississippi River area to provide tug and other services to Union ships requiring assistance. Built for the U.S. Army ''Firefly'' was built by the United States Army at St. Louis, Missouri in 1862; turned over to the Navy 1 October 1862; and named ''Dahlia'' 24 October 1862. Civil War service Assigned to the Mississippi River Squadron under Rear Admiral David Dixon Porter David Dixon Porter (June 8, 1813 – February 13, 1891) was a United States Navy admiral and a member of one of the most distinguished families in the history of the U.S. Navy. Promoted as the second U.S. Navy officer ever to attain the rank o .... She provided tug services in the Mississippi River and its tributaries until 17 August 1865. Post-war disposition ''Dahlia'' was sold at Mound City, Illinois in August 1865. She retained her name a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dahlia Handicap
The Dahlia Handicap was a race for thoroughbred horses run annually at Hollywood Park Racetrack in Inglewood, California. The Dahlia is open to fillies and mares, age three and up, willing to race one and one-sixteenth miles on the turf. A Grade II was last run 2008. The race was run in two divisions in 1982, 1983, 1987, 1989, and 1990. It is named in honor of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame inductee, the great racing mare Dahlia. Born in 1970, died in 2001 at age of 31, Dahlia won the big races in France, in England, in the United States, and in Canada. Due to problems with the turf course, in 2004 the race was run on dirt and as such for that event was downgraded to a G-III event. Records Speed record: * 1:40.40 - Stylish Star (1989) * 1:40.40 - Saros Brig (1989) Most wins: * No horse has won this race more than once. Most wins by a trainer: * 7 - Robert J. Frankel Winners since 1999 Earlier winners * 1998 - Tuzla * 1997 - Golden Arches * 1996 - Sixieme S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dahlia Stakes (United States)
The Dahlia Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually in April at Laurel Park Racecourse in Laurel, Maryland. It is open to fillies and mares three-year-olds and up and is raced on turf. It is contested over a distance of 1 mile (8 furlongs). The race was named in honor of international race queen Dahlia. She was one of the preeminent turf runners in the world during the mid-1970s and retired in 1976 after her six-year-old season as the world's leading money winning distaffer (female). In 48 starts made in France, Ireland, England, Canada, Italy and the U.S., Dahlia won 15 times, was second three times and third seven more times. That elevated her career earnings up to $1,543,139. She was voted England's racehorse of the year twice and was named champion grass horse in the U.S. (a category that included the males at that time) in 1974. During her three-year-old campaign, Dahlia was shipped from her base in France to race in the world's most prestigious turf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dahlia Stakes
The Dahlia Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to fillies and mares aged four years or older. It is run over a distance of 1 mile and 1 furlong (1,811 metres) on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket in late April or early May. History The event is named after Dahlia, a successful filly in the 1970s. It was established in 1997, and initially held Listed status. It was promoted to Group 3 level in 2004 and upgraded to Group 2 level in 2015. The Dahlia Stakes is currently staged on the second day of the two-day Guineas Festival meeting. It is run on the same day as the 1000 Guineas. Records Most successful horse (2 wins): * Heaven Sent – ''2008, 2009'' Leading jockey (6 wins): * Ryan Moore – ''Heaven Sent (2008, 2009), Strawberrydaiquiri (2010), Dank (2013), Bragging (2015), Somehow (2017)'' Leading trainer (6 wins): * Sir Michael Stoute – ''Echelon (2007), Heaven Sent (2008, 2009), S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
