firepink


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firepink

(ˈfaɪəˌpɪŋk)
n
(Plants) a herbaceous wildflower with scarlet flowers, Silene virginica, belonging to the pink family and native to the Eastern US
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Squiers also reported on his first five efforts: (1) Obtain stationery for Secretary and Executive Director: Done; (2) Change the state flower to firepink: Frustrating, no legislative action expected at this time, although there seems to be no opposition to the idea either.
Minutes of the meetings of the Indiana Academy of Science 2001
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