Firepinks

/ˈfaɪərpɪŋks/ noun

Definition

Plural of firepink; multiple plants with bright red or pink flowers from the wildflower family.

Etymology

Plural of 'firepink,' maintaining the compound structure of fire + pink.

Kelly Says

Native American gardeners and early colonists cultivated firepinks for their beauty and their attractiveness to hummingbirds, making them one of the first American wildflowers intentionally landscaped.

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