rockrose

• Substantivo que designa plantas com flores semelhantes a rosas, especialmente o gênero Helianthemum (helimântemo), de pequenas flores amarelas, brancas ou rosadas, ou arbustos do gênero Cistus (esteva), típicos de matas secas e matagais do Mediterrâneo, apreciados pelas flores vistosas e pela folhagem aromática.

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.

   heliantemo

   • 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.

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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.

   Xara ou rosa-das-rochas

   • 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.

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