rockrose

• Nom désignant un type de plante à fleurs, à savoir l'hélianthème (ou soleil de roche), connu pour ses petites fleurs ressemblant à des roses, de teintes jaunes, blanches ou rougeâtres, ou un petit arbuste poussant dans les garrigues et les forêts sèches du sud de l'Europe et d'Afrique du Nord, apprécié pour ses fleurs vives et son feuillage persistant doux, souvent duveteux et aromatique.

A noun referring to a type of flowering plant, specifically a helianthemum, known for its small rose-like flowers in yellow, white, or reddish hues, or a small shrub native to scrub and dry woodland regions of southern Europe and North Africa, valued for its showy flowers and soft, often downy and aromatic evergreen foliage.

1. Helianthemum plantC1formalscientific

   Any of numerous varieties of helianthemums, characterized by small, rose-like flowers that can be yellow, white, or reddish.

   Hélianthème

   • The rockrose blooms beautifully in the rocky soil of the garden.
   • She planted several helianthemums, commonly known as rockroses, along the border.
   • The yellow rockrose flowers added a splash of color to the dry landscape.

   Synonymesrock rosesun rosesunrose

2. Mediterranean shrubC1formalscientific

   Small shrubs native to scrub and dry woodland regions of southern Europe and North Africa, grown for their showy flowers and soft, often downy and aromatic evergreen foliage.

   Ciste

   • The rockrose shrubs thrived in the Mediterranean climate of the coastal garden.
   • These rockroses are prized for their aromatic leaves and vibrant blooms.
   • In North Africa, rockrose is a common sight in dry woodland areas.

   Synonymescistus