rockrose
- noun
- /ˈrɑkˌroʊz/
Examples
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A variety of rockrose with reddish petals brightened the stone border.
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Gardeners often plant rockrose for its attractive and resilient flowers.
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The rockrose thrives in dry, rocky soils with plenty of sunlight.
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The rockrose blooms beautifully in the summer.
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Many gardeners love rockroses for their resilience.
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The garden was full of colorful rockrose, thriving under the hot sun of the Mediterranean climate.
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He carefully planted the rockrose near the pathway to create a beautiful display of flowers.
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In dry regions, the rockrose is a popular choice for gardeners looking to add vibrant blooms.
Synonyms
A small plant with bright yellow, white, or red flowers that grows on rocky ground
A small plant with bright flowers that grows on dry, rocky ground
A low plant with bright yellow flowers that grows in dry rocky soil
A small bush with white hairy leaves and pink flowers
Compounds
- Specialized
A group of shrubs and other plants that grow in warm places like the Mediterranean
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Rockrose comes from the parts rock and rose, literally 'rock' and 'rose', because this low, bushy plant often grows on stones and has flowers that look like small roses.