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Father Hugo's rose

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Father Hu·​go's rose

Definition of Father Hugo's rose

: a very early blooming shrub rose (Rosa hugonis) with mahogany-red drooping canes, delicate leaves, and solitary but very numerous clear yellow single flowers

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History and Etymology for Father Hugo's rose

after Father Hugo (Hugh Scallan) fl 1889 Catholic missionary who introduced it into England from China

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“Father Hugo's rose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Father%20Hugo%27s%20rose. Accessed 25 Jun. 2022.

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