Roses are one of the most popular and widely cultivated flowering plants in the world. ¹⁾

They belong to the genus Rosa and are part of the Rosaceae family. ²⁾

There are over 100 species of wild roses, and thousands of cultivars and hybrids have been developed. ³⁾

Roses are native to Asia, Europe, North America, and northwest Africa. ⁴⁾

The oldest rose fossil, estimated to be 35 million years old, was found in Colorado, USA. ⁵⁾

Rose plants can range in size from compact, miniature varieties to climbers that can grow over 20 feet tall. ⁶⁾

The flowers of roses can come in various colors, including red, pink, yellow, white, orange, and even black. ⁷⁾

Different colors of roses are associated with different meanings, such as red for love and passion, yellow for friendship, and white for purity. ⁸⁾

Roses have been cultivated for their fragrance for centuries and are often used in perfumes and essential oils. ⁹⁾

The rose is the national flower of the United States and several other countries, including England and Iran. ¹⁰⁾

The practice of grafting, where the desired rose variety is attached to a hardy rootstock, is commonly used to propagate roses. ¹¹⁾

Some rose species have edible petals and are used in culinary creations such as rose water, rose syrup, and rose-flavored desserts. ¹²⁾

Rose hips, the fruit of the rose plant, are rich in vitamin C and are used to make herbal teas, jams, and jellies. ¹³⁾

The world's largest rosebush, called the Lady Banksia Rose, covers an area of 9,000 square feet in Tombstone, Arizona. ¹⁴⁾

Roses have been cultivated for thousands of years, with evidence of their existence dating back to ancient civilizations like the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. ¹⁵⁾