A
rose is a woody
perennial of the
genus Rosa, within the family
Rosaceae. There are over 100
species and thousands of
cultivars. They form a group of plants that can be erect shrubs, climbing or trailing with stems that are often armed with sharp
prickles.
Flowers vary in size and shape and are usually large and showy, in
colours ranging from white through yellows and reds. Most species are
native to Asia, with smaller numbers native to Europe, North America,
and northwest Africa. Species,
cultivars and
hybrids
are all widely grown for their beauty and often are fragrant. 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.
The name
rose comes from French, itself from Latin
rosa, which was perhaps borrowed from
Oscan.
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