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Rosier de France

Rosa gallica

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Diet

Autotroph

Lifespan

30 years

Length

1.0 m

Trend

→ Stable

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About

One of the oldest cultivated roses in existence, the Apothecary's Rose has been grown in Europe and the Middle East for over 2,000 years and was the principal source of rose petals for medieval herbalists and perfumers. Producing fragrant single to semi-double deep pink flowers each spring, it is native to the Caucasus and northern Iran. Its petals retain fragrance when dried, making it valuable for rosewater, attar, and potpourri production. The ancestor of many modern rose cultivars.

Fun Facts

✨ Roses have been cultivated for over 5,000 years.
✨ Rose oil requires about 60,000 roses to produce one ounce.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

🏗️ Artificial - Terrestrial 🪴 Shrubland

Widely distributed across Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇦 Canada 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Diet & Behavior

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Autotroph

Rosier de France is classified as autotroph, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Autotroph

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Rosales (Roses & Allies)

Family

Rosaceae (Rose Family)

Genus

Rosa (Roses)

Species

Rosa gallica (Rosier de France)

Names in Other Languages

French Rosier de France

German Essig-Rose

Portuguese roseira-da-provença

Similar Species in Rosa

rosier à feuilles de pimprenelle

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rosier de France?

The scientific name of Rosier de France is Rosa gallica. It belongs to the genus Rosa.

Where does Rosier de France live?

Rosier de France is found in Widely distributed across Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Estonia, France, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain.

What family does Rosier de France belong to?

Rosier de France (Rosa gallica) belongs to the genus Rosa, which is part of the taxonomic family Rosaceae.

What does Rosier de France eat?

Rosier de France is autotroph. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Rosier de France live?

Rosier de France has an average lifespan of approximately 30 years in the wild.

What kingdom does Rosier de France belong to?

Rosier de France (Rosa gallica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of Rosier de France?

The closest relatives of Rosier de France in the genus Rosa include Églantier musqué, rose à odeur de thé, rose de Mai, rosier aciculaire, rosier à feuilles de pimprenelle.