Rose Flower Plant

The rose's botanical name is Rosa rubiginosa. There are roughly 360 species of roses in the genus Rosa and Rosaceae

Why is rose the flower of love?


According to mythology, Aphrodite's beauty was so great that roses sprang up wherever she walked. As a result, red roses became a symbol of love and desire, and were often used in romantic gestures and rituals. Red roses were also associated with Adonis, the Greek god of beauty and desire

10 Interesting Facts About Roses
  • Roses are possibly one of the oldest flowers. ...
  • All varieties of roses are edible. ...
  • The national flower for England is a rose. ...
  • Each rose colour has a different meaning. ...
  • The tallest rose bush stands at 5.6 meters high. ...
  • There are many different rose varieties.