Lenten Rose (Noun)
Meaning
Slightly hairy perennial having deep green leathery leaves and flowers that are ultimately purplish-green.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Lenten rose, with its unique flower color, added an interesting dimension to the winter garden design.
- The flowers of the Lenten rose are nodding and often hidden by the deep green foliage, making them a subtle yet striking addition to the landscape.
- Hellebores, also known as Lenten roses, are often considered one of the first signs of spring in many gardens.
- A small cluster of Lenten roses bloomed under the snow-covered shrubs, their delicate petals already pushing through the frozen ground.
- Their leathery, evergreen leaves make hellebores, or Lenten roses, a valuable groundcover for areas with poor soil or limited sunlight.