multiflorarose

mul·ti·flo·ra rose (mŭl'tə-flôrʹə, -flōrʹə) n.

A climbing or sprawling shrub (Rosa multiflora) of eastern Asia, having clusters of small fragrant flowers. It is the origin of many horticultural varieties.

  [Partial translation of New Latin Rosa multiflōra, species name : Latin rosa, rose + Late Latin multiflōra, feminine of multiflōrus, multiflorous (Latin multi-, multi- + Latin flōs, flōr-, flower; see Flora).]

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