Definition

Noun: 1. A type of rose: A shrubby Chinese rose (Rosa chinensis) known for its repeat flowering. It is a significant ancestor of many modern cultivated garden roses.

Usage Notes

• "Bengal rose" is a specific common name for the species . It is used in horticulture and botanical contexts.
• It is often mentioned for its historical importance in rose breeding rather than as a common garden plant name today.

Examples

• The Bengal rose was introduced to Europe in the late 18th century.
• Many hybrid tea roses can trace their ancestry back to the Bengal rose.
• This cultivar's ability to bloom repeatedly comes from its Bengal rose heritage.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used attributively to describe characteristics inherited from this species.
  • The plant exhibits typical Bengal rose foliage.

Variants and Related Words

• China rose: Another common name for .
• Rosa chinensis: The formal botanical Latin name.

Synonyms

• China rose
• (botanical name)

Different Meanings

• There are no other distinct meanings for the compound term "Bengal rose." It refers specifically to the plant species.

Noun

1. shrubby Chinese rose; ancestor of many cultivated garden roses