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Definition of rose campion
rose campion
Plural:rose campions
• noun
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A biennial or short-lived perennial herbaceous plant in the pink family, native to Asia and Europe, widely cultivated for its striking silvery-grey, felted leaves and bright magenta, deep pink, or white flowers.
Example
"The vibrant magenta blooms of the rose campion contrasted beautifully against its fuzzy, silvery foliage in the cottage garden."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rose campion. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rose%20campion