multiflora rose

noun mul·ti·flo·ra rose \ˌməl-tə-ˈflȯr-ə-\

Definition of MULTIFLORA ROSE

: a vigorous thorny rose (Rosa multiflora) with clusters of small flowers

New Latin multiflora, specific epithet, literally, having many flowers

First Known Use: 1829

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