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

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rose geranium

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

Did a housewife remember that a rose geranium leaf imparts to apple jelly a delicious flavor, Granny Hogendobler was able and willing to furnish the leaf.

From Patchwork A Story of 'The Plain People' by Groce, Helen Mason

In her hand she held a few leaves of verbena and rose geranium, encircling a white rose-bud, and a crimson rose, which had evidently been arranged with considerable care.

From Mabel's Mistake by Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia)

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

From Love of Brothers by Tynan, Katharine