The rose is in the dicot family of the plant kingdom.

There are generally 3 main groupings of roses: Species, Old Garden and Modern.

There are generally 11 main classifications of roses.

There are currently over 16,000 varieties of roses available in commerce.

Almonds, apples, quinces, pears, peaches, plums, apricots, cherries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries are all relatives of rose.
Pliny, the Roman writer, noted 32 different remedies using the petals and leaves of the rose.

In the 12th century, plants were cultivated by monks in their monastery gardens for their medicinal properties.

In the 19th century, old scented roses were used to make jelly.
Rose water was successfully used to cure all kinds of ailments, such as trembling, constipation, drunkenness, skin and throat infections, and insomnia.

Rose hips (the part of the plant left after a rose is done blooming) contain more vitamin C than almost any other fruit or vegetable.

Roses are used in face toners and perfume and are one of the most effective anti-ageing ingredients.

The fragrance of rose is said to induce relaxation and bring a sense of calm and is used in aroma therapy.

It takes a ton of rose petals to make sixteen ounces of rose oil.
Feng Shui rules state that roses with thorns can create bad energy in the home, but use them outside to protect your home from the killing breath that can enter.

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