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rugosa rose

American  
[roo-goh-suh] / ruˈgoʊ sə /

noun

  1. a shrub, Rosa rugosa, having densely bristled stems, wrinkled leaves, and fragrant red or white flowers.


Etymology

Origin of rugosa rose

1890–95; < New Latin, Latin rūgōsa, feminine of rūgōsus wrinkled; see rugose

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A David Austin introduction with a rugosa rose heritage, ‘Roseraie de l’Hay’ flowers prolifically all season.

From Seattle Times Feb. 17, 2024

On the other hand, harvesting rooted shoots from a suckering woody shrub, like twig dogwood, lilac, rugosa rose or raspberries, yields almost instant results and a new plant.

From Seattle Times Mar. 12, 2022

Look for it when the rugosa rose blooms in spring: The bumblebee can be seen rolling in the pollen-rich blossom like a puppy that’s just been fed.

From Washington Post

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