Fascinating Facts About Roses

There are over a hundred species of roses around the world, each a different shape, size and colour. Besides being a universal symbol of love, friendship and beauty, these lovely entities are also edible. Roses have been used as an ingredient in jams, jellies and also in baking. Rose oil is also used to make perfume. The rose has been valued for its charming fragrance and exquisite beauty for centuries now. Shakespeare often mentioned it in his works, for instance, and even as late as in 2002, roses were sent to outer space!