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The name rose comes from Latin rosa, which was perhaps borrowed from Oscan, from Greek, itself borrowed from Old Persian, related to Avestan.

Rose is grown as an ornamental plant and is also used as a rootstock for grafted ornamental rose cultivars. In eastern North America, Rosa multiflora is considered an invasive species. It was originally introduced from Asia as a soil conservation measure, as a natural hedge to border grazing land, and to attract wildlife. It is readily distinguished from American native roses by its large inflorescences, which bear multiple flowers and hips, often more than a dozen, while the American species bear only one or a few on a branch.

The living rose will thrive when placed indoors or on a terrace in an area with good airflow. Potted roses love sunshine and should be in a position that receives sun for at least half of the day to encourage the most luscious flowers. Potted roses should be kept evenly moist throughout the growing season and require frequent watering. In temperate conditions, water deeply once a week, increasing this as the weather gets warmer. Water at the base of the plant to avoid damaging the delicate flowers.

A rose is a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa, in the family Rosaceae, or the flower it bears. There are over three hundred species and tens of thousands of cultivars.

If ingested this plant can be toxic or poisonous so keep away from dogs, cats or other pets and small children.

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