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Rose Tremiere

What is rose tremiere?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Nom scientifique Alcea rosea[1]
Famille botanique Malvaceae[1]
Nom commun anglais hollyhock[4]
Genre Alcea[3]
Autres noms passe-rose, passerose, primerose, bâton de Jacob, rose de Damas, rose de mer[2]

A rose trémière is a flowering plant commonly known as hollyhock, with the botanical name Alcea rosea, belonging to the Malvaceae family.

Context

A rose trémière is a flowering plant commonly known as hollyhock, with the botanical name Alcea rosea, belonging to the Malvaceae family [1]. It is an ornamental plant cultivated for its decorative qualities [4]. The plant is described as originating from the west of Asia [1]. One source says the name 'rose trémière' is an alteration of 'rose d'outre-mer' [2]. It is a vivace that can reach 2 to 3 meters in height [2]. Other names include passe-rose, passerose, primerose, bâton de Jacob, rose de Damas, and rose de mer [2].

Documented claims

  • The plant is described as originating from the west of Asia. [1]
  • The name 'rose trémière' is an alteration of 'rose d'outre-mer'. [2]
  • It is a vivace that can reach 2 to 3 meters in height. [2]

Questions and answers

What is rose tremiere in English?

In English, rose trémière is called hollyhock [4].

Is Alcea rosea an annual or perennial?

One source describes it as a vivace, meaning it is a perennial plant [2].

What is alcea?

Alcea is the genus to which the rose trémière belongs [3].

Sources

  1. Domaine de la Rose Tremière - La Route des Vins de Provence — routedesvinsdeprovence.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Rose trémière — snhf.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. [PDF] « Fiche biodiversifiante » La Rose trémière - CPIE Marennes-Oléron — iodde.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. ROSE TRÉMIÈRE translation in English | French- ... — dictionary.reverso.net (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People