Definition

Noun: * Lenten rose: A slightly hairy perennial plant (Helleborus orientalis) known for its deep green, leathery leaves and flowers that bloom in late winter to early spring, often starting creamy white or pale green and aging to purplish-green.

Usage

• The Lenten rose is a valuable addition to the shade garden for its early bloom time.
• Despite its common name, the Lenten rose is not related to true roses.
• She planted several Lenten roses along the woodland path.

Advanced Usage

• Helleborus orientalis: This is the botanical Latin name for the Lenten rose.
• Hellebore: This is the broader genus name; a Lenten rose is a specific type of hellebore.

Variants and Related Words

• Hellebore (noun): The common name for plants in the genus , which includes the Lenten rose.
• Christmas rose (noun): A related species, , which typically blooms earlier, around Christmas.

Synonyms

• Hellebore
• Winter rose (a less common common name)

Noun

1. slightly hairy perennial having deep green leathery leaves and flowers that are ultimately purplish-green