rugosa rose

[ roo-goh-suh ]

noun

1. a shrub, Rosa rugosa, having densely bristled stems, wrinkled leaves, and fragrant red or white flowers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rugosa rose¹

1890–95; < New Latin, Latin rūgōsa, feminine of rūgōsus wrinkled; rugose

Example Sentences

A David Austin introduction with a rugosa rose heritage, ‘Roseraie de l’Hay’ flowers prolifically all season.

From Seattle Times

On the other hand, harvesting rooted shoots from a suckering woody shrub, like twig dogwood, lilac, rugosa rose or raspberries, yields almost instant results and a new plant.

From Seattle Times

Look for it when the rugosa rose blooms in spring: The bumblebee can be seen rolling in the pollen-rich blossom like a puppy that’s just been fed.

From Washington Post

Thus the holly, the Japanese barberry, many of the haws, the mountain ash, and the rugosa rose will be found in the shrubbery borders of many gardens, supplying the birds with food when the ground is covered with snow, and sprinkling the brightness of their red berries against the monotony of dull green conifers.

From Project Gutenberg