rose geranium

American  

noun

1. a geranium, Pelargonium graveolens, cultivated for its fragrant, lobed or narrowly divided leaves.

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rose geranium British  

noun

1. a small geraniaceous shrub, Pelargonium graveolens , grown in North America for its pink flowers and fragrant leaves, used for scenting perfumes and cosmetics

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Etymology

Origin of rose geranium

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

So you can learn to make Koslow’s Malva pudding cakes, her sorrel pesto rice bowls and strawberry rose geranium jam — as well as more intricate recipes that recall Koslow’s classical training.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2016

As the story goes, you aced your Chez Panisse interview by bringing wild huckleberry tartlets and rose geranium cream that you’d baked. 

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2016

Her rose geranium frock made what the children call a "cheese" about her.

From Love of Brothers by Tynan, Katharine

"And that Auratum—with a few rose geranium leaves added?"

From At the Mercy of Tiberius by Evans, Augusta J. (Augusta Jane)

She wore ruffled lavender with a clear lace pelerine caught at her breast by a knot of straw-coloured ribbon and sprig of rose geranium.

From The Three Black Pennys A Novel by Hergesheimer, Joseph