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Macartney rose

American  
[muh-kahrt-nee] / məˈkɑrt ni /

noun

  1. a trailing or climbing evergreen rose, Rosa bracteata, of China, having shiny leaves and large, solitary white flowers.

Etymology

Origin of Macartney rose

First recorded in 1805–15; named after George, 1st Earl Macartney (1737–1806), British diplomat

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The Macartney Rose, R. bracteata, was brought from China in 1795 by Lord Macartney.

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