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Definition of rugosa rose
rugosa rose
Plural:rugosa roses
• noun
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A hardy deciduous shrub (Rosa rugosa) of the family Rosaceae, native to coastal regions of eastern Asia, cultivated for its deeply veined, wrinkled leaves, large fragrant pink or white five-petaled blossoms, and bright red rose hips.
Example
"The gardener planted a row of rugosa roses along the sandy border because they tolerate salt spray and wind."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rugosa rose. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rugosa%20rose