| 释义 |
poly·an·tha
\ˌpälēˈan(t)thə\ noun
or polyantha rose
(-s)
Etymology: New Latin, from Greek polyanthos blooming, from poly- + anthos flower — more at anthology
: any of numerous dwarf hybrid bush roses derived chiefly from crosses of two species (Rosa chinensis and R. multiflora) and usually treated in horticulture as a distinct species (R. polyantha) characterized by the free production of small and rarely fragrant flowers in large clusters — compare floribunda |