Any plant of the North American genus Sabatia; specifically one that grows in marshy areas of the east coast, especially S. stellaris; also with distinguishing word.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Southern Literary Messenger.
Definition of marsh pink in US English:
marsh pink
noun
Any plant of the North American genus Sabatia; specifically one that grows in marshy areas of the east coast, especially S. stellaris; also with distinguishing word.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Southern Literary Messenger.