Rose
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Rosa cinnamomea''
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List of ''Rosa'' species
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A
rose is either a woody
perennial flowering plant of the
genus ''
Rosa'' (), in the family
Rosaceae (), or the
flower it bears. There are over three hundred
species and
tens of 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. Their 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. 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. Different species hybridize easily, and this has been used in the development of the wide range of
garden roses.
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