🌹Let's talk a little about roses🌹

The rose is a flower belonging to the family of the Rosaceae, they are called in this way because in Latin "rose" means "flower of the rose". The rose bushes are thorny shrubs that reach heights of 2 to 5 meters in height, if they are of the climbing type they reach up to 20 meters, also have stems of rough and scaly texture. They are hermaphrodites which means that these plants possess the male (stamens) and female (pistil) organs in the same flower.

It is generally said that roses represent love, although its symbolism varies according to the number of petals and their color: red for passion, white for purity, blue for the impossible, golden for power. They are also related to spring, regeneration, pride, victory and mysticism. In reality, there are innumerable interpretations that depend on the historical and cultural context. Just as numerous are the myths and legends that try to explain their origin. According to researchers, the origin of roses dates back to the Greeks who, in their exploratory journeys, took these flowers to the rest of Europe. Culture and mythology played their part by adopting the rose as a symbol of some goddesses, passion and love.

The rose is the most used plant in the gardens, such is the fame of this plant that is among the best selling flowers in the world, next to tulips and carnations.

Other curious facts about roses:

1. They are edible, have vitamins A, B and C. With the petals of the rose can make an infusion and make salads.

2. The oil of seeds of roses is considered as a good proposal to maintain the good appearance of the skin, promoting healing and regeneration.

3. They are important in aromatherapy, techniques used since ancient Egypt. According to specialists, the natural aroma of this flower can reduce depression, anguish, grief and insomnia. It is also related to the increase of passion and desire.

I love roses, they are beautiful. I have been researching a lot about them because I would like to plant some roses in my garden, I have even gone to several greenhouses in search of the best candidate

(The photos were taken by me and the Olympus digital camera)

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