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A rose is either 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.They form a group of plants that can be erect shrubs, climbing, or trailing, with stems that are often armed with sharp prickles. Their flowers vary in size and shape and are usually large and showy, in colours ranging from white through yellows and reds. Most species are native to Asia, with smaller numbers native to Europe, North America, and northwestern Africa. Species, cultivars and hybrids are all widely grown for their beauty and often are fragrant. Roses have acquired cultural significance in many societies. Rose plants range in size from compact, miniature roses, to climbers that can reach seven meters in height. Different species hybridize easily, and this has been used in the development of the wide range of garden roses. Etymology The name rose comes from Latin rosa, which was perhaps borrowed from Oscan, from Greek ῥόδον rhódon (Aeolic βρόδον wródon), itself borrowed from Old Persian wrd- (wurdi), related to Avestan varəδa, Sogdian ward, Parthian wâr. Botany The leaves are borne alternately on the stem. In most species they are 5 to 15 centimetres (2.0 to 5.9 in) long, pinnate, with (3–) 5–9 (−13) leaflets and basal stipules; the leaflets usually have a serrated margin, and often a few small prickles on the underside of the stem. Most roses are deciduous but a few (particularly from Southeast Asia) are evergreen or nearly so. The flowers of most species have five petals, with the exception of Rosa omeiensis and Rosa sericea, which usually have only four. Each petal is divided into two distinct lobes and is usually white or pink, though in a few species yellow or red. Beneath the petals are five sepals (or in the case of some Rosa omeiensis and Rosa sericea, four). These may be long enough to be visible when viewed from above and appear as green points alternating with the rounded petals. There are multiple superior ovaries that develop into achenes. Roses are insect-pollinated in nature. The aggregate fruit of the rose is a berry-like structure called a rose hip. Many of the domestic cultivars do not produce hips, as the flowers are so tightly petalled that they do not provide access for pollination. The hips of most species are red, but a few (e.g. Rosa pimpinellifolia) have dark purple to black hips. Each hip comprises an outer fleshy layer, the hypanthium, which contains 5–160 "seeds" (technically dry single-seeded fruits called achenes) embedded in a matrix of fine, but stiff, hairs. Rose hips of some species, especially the dog rose (Rosa canina) and rugosa rose (Rosa rugosa), are very rich in vitamin C, among the richest sources of any plant. The hips are eaten by fruit-eating birds such as thrushes and waxwings, which then disperse the seeds in their droppings. Some birds, particularly finches, also eat the seeds. The sharp growths along a rose stem, though commonly called "thorns", are technically prickles, outgrowths of the epidermis (the outer layer of tissue of the stem), unlike true thorns, which are modified stems. Rose prickles are typically sickle-shaped hooks, which aid the rose in hanging onto other vegetation when growing over it. Some species such as Rosa rugosa and Rosa pimpinellifolia have densely packed straight prickles, probably an adaptation to reduce browsing by animals, but also possibly an adaptation to trap wind-blown sand and so reduce erosion and protect their roots (both of these species grow naturally on coastal sand dunes). Despite the presence of prickles, roses are frequently browsed by deer. A few species of roses have only vestigial prickles that have no points. Evolution The oldest remains of roses are from the Late Eocene Florissant Formation of Colorado. Roses were present in Europe by the early Oligocene. Today's garden roses come from 18th-century China. Among the old Chinese garden roses, the Old Blush group is the most primitive, while newer groups are the most diverse. Species The genus Rosa is composed of 140–180 species and divided into four subgenera: Hulthemia (formerly Simplicifoliae, meaning "with single leaves") containing two species from southwest Asia, Rosa persica and Rosa berberifolia, which are the only roses without compound leaves or stipules. Hesperrhodos (from the Greek for "western rose") contains Rosa minutifolia and Rosa stellata, from North America. Platyrhodon (from the Greek for "flaky rose", referring to flaky bark) with one species from east Asia, Rosa roxburghii (also known as the chestnut rose). Rosa (the type subgenus, sometimes incorrectly called Eurosa) containing all the other roses. This subgenus is subdivided into 11 sections. Banksianae – white and yellow flowered roses from China. Bracteatae – three species, two from China and one from India. Caninae – pink and white flowered species from Asia, Europe and North Africa. Carolinae – white, pink, and bright pink flowered species all from North America. Chinensis – white, pink, yellow, red and mixed-colour roses from China and Burma. Gallicanae – pink to crimson and striped flowered roses from western Asia and Europe. Gymnocarpae – one species in western North America (Rosa gymnocarpa), others in east Asia. Laevigatae – a single white flowered species from China. Pimpinellifoliae – white, pink, bright yellow, mauve and striped roses from Asia and Europe. Rosa (syn. sect. Cinnamomeae) – white, pink, lilac, mulberry and red roses from everywhere but North Africa. Synstylae – white, pink, and crimson flowered roses from all areas. Uses Roses are best known as ornamental plants grown for their flowers in the garden and sometimes indoors. They have been also used for commercial perfumery and commercial cut flower crops. Some are used as landscape plants, for hedging and for other utilitarian purposes such as game cover and slope stabilization. Ornamental plants The majority of ornamental roses are hybrids that were bred for their flowers. A few, mostly species roses are grown for attractive or scented foliage (such as Rosa glauca and Rosa rubiginosa), ornamental thorns (such as Rosa sericea) or for their showy fruit (such as Rosa moyesii). Ornamental roses have been cultivated for millennia, with the earliest known cultivation known to date from at least 500 BC in Mediterranean countries, Persia, and China. It is estimated that 30 to 35 thousand rose hybrids and cultivars have been bred and selected for garden use as flowering plants. Most are double-flowered with many or all of the stamens having morphed into additional petals. In the early 19th century the Empress Josephine of France patronized the development of rose breeding at her gardens at Malmaison. As long ago as 1840 a collection numbering over one thousand different cultivars, varieties and species was possible when a rosarium was planted by Loddiges nurser.... Discover the The Rose popular books. Find the top 100 most popular The Rose books.
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Dragon Rose
Christine PopeThe shadow of the cursed Dragon Lord has hung over the town of Lirinsholme for centuries, and no one ever knows when the Dragon will claim his next doomed Bride. Rhianne Menyon has...
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The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo
Amy Schumer#1 New York Times Bestseller "Amy Schumer's book will make you love her even more. For a comedian of unbridled (and generally hilarious) causticity, Schumer has written a probing, ...
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Rose City Free Fall
DL BarburDetective Dent Miller hunts killers on the rainsoaked streets of Portland.Now they are hunting him.Miller believes he's trying to solve yet another murder case, but he soon st...
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A DOZEN DEADLY ROSES
Kathy BennettSomeone wants her deadHe had nothing to live for Police officer Jade Donovan thought life was going well: a sweet fouryearold son, a good job, and a promotion in her future. But th...
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A Rose Blooms Twice
Vikki KestellA Rose Blooms Twice is book 1 in the acclaimed inspirational series, A Prairie Heritage: One family . . . steeped in the love and grace of God, indomitable in their ...
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Twenty-Nine and a Half Reasons
Denise Grover SwankBook two in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling Rose Gardner Mystery series, When Rose reports for Fenton County jury duty she figures she's lucky to...
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A Court of Frost and Starlight
Sarah J. MaasA tender addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas, bridging the events of A Court of Wings and Ruin and upcoming books. Feyr...
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The Billionaire Deal
Lori RyanKelly Bradley isn't impulsive. Unless you count that time she walked into billionaire power player Jack Sutton's office and proposed on a sticky note. He said yes, by the way. Wit...
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Last Sacrifice
Richelle MeadThe astonishing conclusion to the #1 international bestselling series...Murder. Love. Jealousy. And the ultimate sacrifice.The Queen is dead and the Moroi world will never be the s...
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Shattered Rose
Tammy L. Gray“For any girl who has struggled to love herself.” –Tammy L. GrayAvery Nichols knows how to wear the mask. Perfect student, perfect daughter and perfect friend. Nobody would ever gu...
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The Chocolate Rose
Laura FlorandFrom Reviewers Choice Best Book of the Year nominee and international bestselling author Laura Florand:Her father’s worst enemy... Top chef Gabriel Delange never forgave his old n...
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House of Sky and Breath
Sarah J. MaasThe #1 New York Times bestseller! Sarah J. Maas's sexy, groundbreaking CRESCENT CITY series continues with the second installment. Bryce Quinlan and Hunt Athalar are trying t...
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Texas Rose
Jolene FayeForced from her childhood home by the murder of her father and the fear of the man she knew had killed him, Sybil ran from her past. Finding a new home and the love of a miss match...
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Heir of Fire
Sarah J. MaasThe heir of ash and fire bows to no one. A new threat rises in the third book in the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Celaena Sardothien has survived deadl...
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Thirty and a Half Excuses
Denise Grover SwankNamed Best of iBooks 2013 Book three in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling Rose Gardner Mystery series. Life in Henryetta, Arkansas is turned upside...
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Rose
Kirsten OsbournePampered socialite Rose is used to men falling at her feet. But her match with handsome Dr. Shawn Henry leaves her feeling less than adored. Has Rose fallen in love with a man who ...
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The Rose Code
Kate QuinnDon’t miss the thrilling new novel from Kate Quinn, The Briar Club, coming July 9th! “The reigning queen of historical fiction” Fiona Davis, New York Times bestsell...
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The White Queen
Philippa GregoryThe inspiration for the critically acclaimed Starz miniseries The White Queen, #1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory brings to life the extraordinary story of Eliza...
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Queen of Shadows
Sarah J. MaasNo masters. No limits. No regrets. Aelin Galathynius takes her place as queen in the fourth book of the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Celaena Sardothien...
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Tequila Rose
Willow WintersHe tasted like tequila and the fake name I gave him was Rose. Four years ago, I decided to get over one man, by getting under another. A single night and nothing more. ...
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House of Flame and Shadow
Sarah J. MaasThe stunning third book in the sexy, actionpacked Crescent City series, following the global bestsellers House of Earth and Blood and House of Sky and Breath. Bryce Quinlan never ...
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A Court of Wings and Ruin
Sarah J. MaasThe epic third novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas. Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather informati...
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Tower of Dawn
Sarah J. MaasA glorious empire. A desperate quest. An ancient secret. The search for allies extends to a new land in the sixth book of the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maa...
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The Shop on Main
Kay CorrellSometimes, doing the right thing backfires… Bella Amaud is desperate when she learns her business and the home she lives in with her two boys are about to be whisked out from ...
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Kingdom of Ash
Sarah J. MaasTogether they will rise. Or together they will fall. The epic finale to the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Aelin Galathynius has vowed to save her peopl...
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Run, Rose, Run
James Patterson & Dolly PartonFrom America’s most beloved superstar and #1 New York Times bestselling author James Patterson comes a thriller about a young singersongwriter on the riseand on the runand determin...
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A Court of Thorns and Roses
Sarah J. MaasThe sexy, actionpacked first book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series from Sarah J. Maas. When nineteenyearold huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the...
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Thirty-One and a Half Regrets
Denise Grover SwankBook Four in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling Rose Gardner Mystery Series. While Rose recovers from a broken heart, she finds herself at od...
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Rose in Bloom
Louisa May AlcottThe story begins when Rose returns home from a long trip to Europe. In this sequel to "Eight Cousins" we find the title character Rose returning from a two year trip traveling the ...
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A Court of Silver Flames
Sarah J. MaasSarah J. Maas's sexy, richly imagined series continues with the journey of Feyre's fiery sister, Nesta. Nesta Archeron has always been pricklyproud, swift to anger, and sl...
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Thirty-Three and a Half Shenanigans
Denise Grover SwankBook Six in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling Rose Gardner Mystery series Rose is called into action when Neely Kate’s cousin goes missing and the...
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Falling to Pieces
Denise Grover SwankNovella in the USA Today bestselling Rose Gardner series following Thirty and a Half Excuses<br> <br> When Joe walks out of Rose’s life, she can’t imagine life without...
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Empire of Storms
Sarah J. MaasOnly the greatest sacrifice can turn the tide of war. War is brewing in the fifth book of the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. The long path to the throne ...
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Throne of Glass
Sarah J. MaasLethal. Loyal. Legendary. Enter the world of Throne of Glass with the first book in the #1 bestselling series by Sarah J. Maas. In a land without magic, an assassin is summoned t...
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Silver Linings
Debbie MacomberNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERSet in Cedar Cove’s charming Rose Harbor Inn, Debbie Macomber’s captivating new novel follows innkeeper Jo Marie and two new guests as they seek healing an...
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Mountain Angel
Suzie O'ConnellA strongwilled woman, a heartweary deputy, and a cozy mountain cabin. What could possibly go wrong… or right? For Aelissm Davis, Northstar has always been home. She hoped she’d ret...
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A Court of Mist and Fury
Sarah J. MaasThe seductive and stunning #1 New York Times bestselling sequel to Sarah J. Maas's spellbinding A Court of Thorns and Roses. Feyre has undergone more trials than one human wom...
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Family Jewels
Denise Grover SwankThe New York Times bestselling book in the Rose Gardner Investigations series, a spinoff of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling Rose Gardner Mystery ...
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Rose Harbor in Bloom
Debbie Macomber#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERHailed as “the reigning queen of women’s fiction” (The Sacramento Bee), Debbie Macomber is renowned for her novels of love, friendship, and th...
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Thirty-Two and a Half Complications
Denise Grover SwankThe fifth book in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling Rose Gardner Mystery series. There's no denying trouble finds Rose Gardner like a divining rod ...