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

"If you were to plant something like a mint, a eucalyptus or a rose geranium - they have very strongly scented leaves and they're around for a long period of time."

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

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

"Well, perhaps Mrs. Carter might feel that way too," said the lady bending over a rose geranium and pinching a leaf to smell.

From The City of Fire by Grace Livingston Hill

Why, what in the world has happened to my rose geranium?

From Life and Gabriella The Story of a Woman's Courage by Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow

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