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Rose is a beautiful flower with a sweet fragrance. It is a very popular flower that can be found commonly in gardens. It is my favourite flower because it is the epitome of beauty and purity. Rose signifies many emotions, like love and joy. That’s why we gift roses or bouquets of roses to the ones we love.

Roses can be grown in flower beds as well as flower pots. It can be found in many parts of the world, when grown under the right conditions. They require some sunlight, cool climate and regular watering. Even in cities where these weather conditions are not met, roses can be grown in special arrangements like greenhouse.

Origin Of Rose Flower
Initially, rose flowers were known to be wildflowers, and they came from many parts of the earth. They are found in many continents, like Asia, Europe, North America, and northwest Africa. According to research, there are over a hundred species of roses that have been discovered in the world. Research then found means to grow these wildflowers in the vicinity of houses especially in gardens.

Importance And Uses Of Rose Flower
Rose is most popular for its good scent. This is because, naturally, the rose flower produces a beautiful fragrance. This fragrance comes from its petals, as there are tiny perfume glands on them. So, rose extracts are used as natural perfumes.

Similarly, rose water extracted out of rose petals is used in many cultures for many purposes. It has many beneficial effects on the skin when applied directly, thus, it is part of many cosmetic products.

Rose petals can be eaten even in their raw form, thus, rose is used as a natural flavouring ingredient. In the simplest form, the rose essence is used to make syrups which is used in preparations like rose falooda, rose sherbet and rose milk. Rose petals mixed with sugar are also used to prepare a sweet preserve known as gulkand, which is eaten for a cooling effect in the stomach.

Rose flower has a symbolic significance in different cultures. For example, the red rose is a symbol of love. No other flower is as popular as a red rose when it comes to conveying feelings of love. This is evident from the huge number of red roses used on special occasions like weddings, anniversaries, engagements and Valentine’s Day. Not just that, there is a special day dedicated to expressing emotions by gifting roses. Rose Day is observed every year on February 12.

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