Rose Leaf

A rose is a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa, in the family Rosaceae, or the flower it bears.^[1] There are over three hundred species and tens of thousands of cultivars.^[2] They form a group of plants that can be erect shrubs, climbing, or trailing, with stems that are often armed with sharp prickles.^[3] Flowers vary in size and shape and are usually large and showy, in colours ranging from white through yellows and reds.^[4] Most species are native to Asia, with smaller numbers native to Europe, North America, and northwestern Africa.^[5] Species, cultivars and hybrids are all widely grown for their beauty and often are fragrant. Roses have acquired cultural significance in many societies.^[6] Rose plants range in size from compact, miniature roses, to climbers that can reach seven meters in height.^[7] Different species hybridize easily, and this has been used in the development of the wide range of garden roses.