also: はまなし
rugosa rose; Japanese rose; Ramanas rose
A species of rose native to coastal East Asia, known for its fragrant flowers and large edible hips. Often found on sandy shores.
Rugosa roses were blooming on the seashore.
The hips of the rugosa rose can be made into jam.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Hiragana spelling, also common.
Kanji spelling using 茄子 (eggplant) for the fruit resemblance; rarely used.
Alternate kanji spelling with reading はまなし; very rare.
Traditionally derived from 浜梨, “beach pear,” after its coastal habitat and pear-like fruit. The older form はまなし developed into はまなす.