A rose is a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa, in the family Rosaceae, or the flower it bears. source
A rose is a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa, in the family Rosaceae, or the flower it bears.
Roses have acquired cultural significance in many societies. source
Roses have acquired cultural significance in many societies.
Rose plants range in size from compact, miniature roses, to climbers that can reach seven meters in height. source
Rose plants range in size from compact, miniature roses, to climbers that can reach seven meters in height.
Different species hybridize easily, and this has been used in the development of the wide range of garden roses. source
Different species hybridize easily, and this has been used in the development of the wide range of garden roses.
The name rose comes from French, itself from Latin rosa, which was perhaps borrowed from Oscan. source
The name rose comes from French, itself from Latin rosa, which was perhaps borrowed from Oscan.
Most roses are deciduous but a few (particularly from South east Asia) are evergreen or nearly so. source
Most roses are deciduous but a few (particularly from South east Asia) are evergreen or nearly so.
The flowers of most species have five petals, with the exception of Rosa sericea, which usually has only four. source
The flowers of most species have five petals, with the exception of Rosa sericea, which usually has only four.
Beneath the petals are five sepals (or in the case of some Rosa sericea, four). source
Beneath the petals are five sepals (or in the case of some Rosa sericea, four).
There are multiple superior ovaries that develop into achenes, Roses are insect-pollinated in nature. source
There are multiple superior ovaries that develop into achenes, Roses are insect-pollinated in nature.
The aggregate fruit of the rose is a berry-like structure called a rose hip. source
The aggregate fruit of the rose is a berry-like structure called a rose hip.
The hips of most species are red, but a few (e.g. Rosa pimpinellifolia) have dark purple to black hips. source
The hips of most species are red, but a few (e.g. Rosa pimpinellifolia) have dark purple to black hips.
The genus Rosa is subdivided into four subgenera. source
The genus Rosa is subdivided into four subgenera.
A few species of roses have only vestigial prickles that have no points. source
A few species of roses have only vestigial prickles that have no points.
Roses are best known as ornamental plants grown for their flowers in the garden and sometimes indoors source
Roses are best known as ornamental plants grown for their flowers in the garden and sometimes indoors
The majority of ornamental roses are hybrids that were bred for their flowers. source
The majority of ornamental roses are hybrids that were bred for their flowers.
Roses are a popular crop for both domestic and commercial cut flowers. source
Roses are a popular crop for both domestic and commercial cut flowers.
