rockrose

[ rok-rohz ]

noun

1. any plant of the genus Cistus or some allied genus, as Helianthemum.
2. any related plant.

rockrose

/ ˈrɒkˌrəʊz /

noun

1. any of various cistaceous shrubs or herbaceous plants of the Eurasian genera Helianthemum , Tuberaria , and Cistus , cultivated for their yellow-white or reddish roselike flowers

Word History and Origins

Origin of rockrose¹

First recorded in 1620–30; rock ¹ + rose ¹

Example Sentences

He harvests rockrose, a Mediterranean shrub with evergreen leaves and white petals.

From New York Times

The program has also evaluated other landscape plants grown without irrigation, including manzanita, grevillea, rockrose and California lilac.

From Seattle Times

Then, frowning, he looked down the hillside to the place where the path lay, hidden by rockroses, brambles, and thorns.

From Literature

The new landscape on the dramatic corner lot features raised vegetable beds conveniently located a short walk from the front door, framed by low-water rockroses and paths that allow easy access for harvesting food.

From Los Angeles Times

He plays around with rounded clumps and masses of rockroses and small evergreens for texture and flow through the gardens, and ornamental grasses for softness.

From Seattle Times