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Rosa laevigata

Rosa laevigata

9.3
A climbing rose from China with fragrant white flowers and shiny leaves
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : rosa laevigata
  • She planted Rosa laevigata along the fence to create a natural, fragrant barrier.

Examples

  • The garden was filled with the delicate scent of Rosa laevigata in full bloom.

  • Botanists recommend Rosa laevigata for its hardiness and beautiful climbing habit.

  • The Rosa laevigata blooms beautifully in the spring.

  • Many gardeners love the fragrant Rosa laevigata.

  • The garden was filled with the delicate scent of Rosa laevigata in full bloom.

  • She planted Rosa laevigata along the fence to create a natural, fragrant barrier.

  • Many gardeners love the fragrant Rosa laevigata for its beautiful climbing habit.

Synonyms

Cherokee rose
vsRosa laevigata
6.9

A climbing rose that has sweet-smelling white flowers and is grown in gardens

emphasizes glossy leaves as a notable botanical feature rather than cultivation use

Surface Forms

Rosa laevigata singular
Rosa laevigatas plural

Morphology

Rosa + laevigata

The genus name 'Rosa' clearly signals 'rose', so a learner who recognises that pattern can infer this is a kind of rose (genus + species), but the epithet 'laevigata' is a Latin specific name and not interpretable by an average B1 learner. Therefore the general category (a rose species) is predictable but the detailed meaning or properties of this particular species are not, giving only partial transparency.

Etymology

Rosa laevigata comes from Latin words: Rosa means 'rose' and laevigata may mean 'smooth' or 'shiny', a neat image for the plant's glossy leaves. So the name helps you remember a climbing rose known for its shiny leaves and fragrant flowers.