adjective
- having a wrinkled or ridged surface
Usage: botanical; technical
Examples
- The rugosa rose is known for its wrinkled leaves and hardy nature.
- Scientists identified the species by its rugosa leaf texture.
- The rugosa variety produces fragrant flowers despite its rough foliage.
- Gardeners prefer rugosa roses for their disease resistance.
- The botanist noted the rugosa characteristics in her field notes.
- This rugosa specimen shows typical surface ridging patterns.