Roses

Roses are probably the most popular flower in the world. They symbolise love and passion, among other things. There are many varieties of roses, and they come in all colours with each colour symbolising a different emotion.

Roses have ‘thorns’, or more accurately, the term should be prickles. The prickles are found on most stems of roses as a defence mechanism to protect them from being eaten by animals. They are also an adaptation for some rose varities where they act as ‘hooks’ to secure the rose to surrounding taller vegetation or even supporting structures llike a trellis.

Roses are also eidble. They are commonly used to make jams, syrups and infused water. The popular local beverage, bandung, is made with rose syrup and evaporated milk, and has proven to be a flavourful and refresing thirst-quencher.

Here are some close-up shots of roses.

A bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that gives you roses. - Chinese Proverb

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