Roses

Roses come from the Plantae kingdom, descended from their family, Rosaceae. Roses have over 100 species, and over a thousand cultivars. Being one of the most fragrant and romantic flowers, the rose's stem has small prickles all over it. Not all roses are red. Roses can be red, white, yellow, etc. Most rose's natives are from Asia.

Some roses can reach seven meters in height! Others can be miniature. Did you know that the word 'rose' is actually french? And in Latin terms, 'rose' translates to 'rosa'. The leaves on the rose's stem, in certain species, can be 5 to 15 centimeters long.

Roses are known as ornamental plants used both inside and outside. They are used for a garden when outside, and as a decoration when inside. Roses have also been used for perfumes and fragrances. Fun fact: The product 'rose water' can be used in cooking, cosmetics, and medicine. As you can see, roses can be used for more than just looks!