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moss pink

–noun
a phlox, Phlox subulata, of the eastern U.S., having showy pink to purple flowers.

Origin:
1855–60
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moss pink  
n.  A low-growing eastern North American plant (Phlox subulata) forming dense, mosslike mats and widely cultivated for its profuse pink or white flowers.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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