mountain rose

Thân thiện

A mountain rose blooms on a rocky alpine slope.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A specific flowering plant: "Mountain rose" refers to a European alpine shrub, Rhododendron ferrugineum, known for its crimson or pink flowers. It is a type of rhododendron that grows in mountainous regions.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The mountain rose was in full bloom on the high slopes.
  • We hiked for hours to see the rare crimson mountain rose.

Advanced Usage

• As a proper noun in botanical contexts: The term is used to specifically identify the species .
  • The study focused on the habitat of the mountain rose, Rhododendron ferrugineum.

Variants and Related Words

• Alpine rose: A common synonym for the same plant species.
• Rhododendron: The broader genus to which the mountain rose belongs.
• Snow rose (): A related species, sometimes confused with the mountain rose.

Synonyms

• Alpine rose: The most direct synonym.
• Rusty-leaved alpenrose: Another name for the same species, referring to the rusty color on the underside of its leaves.

Notes on Meaning

• The term "mountain rose" is highly specific in botany. It should not be confused with a general rose ( species) growing on a mountain, which would typically be called a "wild rose" or "alpine rose" in a non-technical sense. This entry defines the specific European alpine shrub.

Học thuật

Noun

1. European alpine rose with crimson flowers

Từ đồng nghĩa

• rosa pendulina