moss rose

a variety of rose, Rosa centrifolia muscosa, having a mosslike growth on the calyx and stem.

rose moss.

Origin of moss rose

First recorded in 1725–35

And the surtout, single-breasted, was thrown open gallantly; and in the second button-hole thereof was a moss-rose.

My Novel, Complete |Edward Bulwer-Lytton
He had fallen into a reverie, with the moss-rose between his fingers.

Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes |Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
This was followed by a blending of heliotrope, moss-rose, and hyacinth, together with dainty touches of geranium.

Visionaries |James Huneker
He picked a moss-rose bud and a few Scotch roses, made them into a posy, and gave them to Florence.

The Time of Roses |L. T. Meade

The saints watch over you, for your mouth is like a moss-rose!

Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 2 (of 2) |Charles Lever

moss rose

a variety of rose, Rosa centifolia muscosa, that has a mossy stem and calyx and fragrant pink flowers