rockrose

/ˈrɒkˌroʊz/ /ˈrɑːkˌroʊz/

noun

Plants in the family Cistaceae, the "rock rose family" or sunroses.

Examples :

"The dry, sunny hillside was covered in vibrant yellow rockrose flowers. "

noun

Pavonia lasiopetala (Malvaceae), Texas swampmallow.

Examples :

"The rockrose, with its delicate pink petals, is a common sight in Texas gardens. "

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noun

Phemeranthus spp. (Montiaceae), flameflower.

Examples :

"The desert landscape was dotted with vibrant rockrose, their orange petals catching the afternoon sun. "

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noun

Portulaca grandiflora (Portulacaceae) moss-rose purslane.

Examples :

"The garden bed was overflowing with vibrant colors, mostly thanks to the low-growing rockrose plants that bloomed all summer. "

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Meanings

Examples :

"The dry, sunny hillside was covered in vibrant yellow rockrose flowers. "

Examples :

"The rockrose, with its delicate pink petals, is a common sight in Texas gardens. "

Examples :

"The desert landscape was dotted with vibrant rockrose, their orange petals catching the afternoon sun. "

Examples :

"The garden bed was overflowing with vibrant colors, mostly thanks to the low-growing rockrose plants that bloomed all summer. "

Related Words

flowers noun

A colorful, conspicuous structure associated with angiosperms, frequently scented and attracting various insects, and which may or may not be used for sexual reproduction.

afternoon noun

The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.

hillside noun

The side of a hill.

grandiflora noun

A rose of the Grandiflora class of roses created in the middle of the 20th century as backcrosses of hybrid teas and floribundas that fit neither category.

delicate noun

A delicate item of clothing, especially underwear or lingerie.

purslane noun

A succulent plant of the Portulacaceae family.

overflowing verb

To flow over the brim of (a container).

catching verb

(heading) To capture, overtake.

landscape noun

A portion of land or territory which the eye can comprehend in a single view, including all the objects it contains.

gardens noun

An outdoor area containing one or more types of plants, usually plants grown for food or ornamental purposes.

covered verb

To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.

vibrant adjective

Pulsing with energy or activity.