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n. - Any polemoniaceous plant of a particular genus.

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Usage examples (35)
  • And I agree, the phlox is the perfect pink plant for Fairegarden.
  • The phlox is a standout, I am working to add more varieties here as well.
  • I have that kind of phlox, but I’m not sure when we’ll start seeing butterflies.
  • Looking for phlox flowers growing close to sagebrush.
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  • The "flock" (groups of certain animals) of sheep destroyed the "phlox" (a type of plant) in her garden. She didn't care because in winter her garden was in a state of "flux" (transforming movement) anyway.
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