01 n. A genus of American herbs, having showy red, white, or purple flowers.
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A genus of American herbs, having showy red, white, or purple flowers.(Bot.)
Phrases & compounds
Phlox worm —
the larva of an American moth (Heliothis phloxiphaga). It is destructive to phloxes.
Phlox subulata —
the moss pink. See under Moss.