rosebay

rose·bay

R0306300 (rōz′bā′)n.1. a. A large rhododendron (Rhododendron maximum) of eastern North America, having large glossy leaves and flowers with a white to rose-pink, bell-shaped corolla with green spots. Also called great laurel.b. Any of several similar rhododendrons.2. See oleander.3. Chiefly British A fireweed.

rosebay

(ˈrəʊzˌbeɪ) n1. (Plants) US any of several rhododendrons, esp Rhododendron maximum of E North America2. (Plants) rosebay willowherb a perennial onagraceous plant, Chamerion (formerly Epilobium) angustifolium, that has spikes of deep pink flowers and is widespread in open places throughout N temperate regions3. (Plants) another name for oleander

rose•bay

(ˈroʊzˌbeɪ)

n. any of several rhododendrons, as the great laurel of E North America or Rhododendron macrophyllum, of the W coast of North America. [1540–50]

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rosebay - late-spring-blooming rhododendron of eastern North America having rosy to pink-purple flowersRhododendron maximarhododendron - any shrub of the genus Rhododendron: evergreen shrubs or small shrubby trees having leathery leaves and showy clusters of campanulate (bell-shaped) flowers

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