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Apothecary Rose

Rosa gallica

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Diet

Autotroph

Lifespan

30 years

Length

1.0 m

Trend

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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).

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

Diet & Behavior

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Autotroph

Apothecary Rose is classified as autotroph, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Autotroph

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Rosales (Roses & Allies)

Family

Rosaceae (Rose Family)

Genus

Rosa (Roses)

Species

Rosa gallica (Apothecary Rose)

Names in Other Languages

French Rosier de France

German Essig-Rose

Portuguese roseira-da-provença

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Apothecary Rose?

The scientific name of Apothecary Rose is Rosa gallica. It belongs to the genus Rosa.

Where does Apothecary Rose live?

Apothecary Rose 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 Apothecary Rose belong to?

Apothecary Rose (Rosa gallica) belongs to the genus Rosa, which is part of the taxonomic family Rosaceae.

What does Apothecary Rose eat?

Apothecary Rose is autotroph. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Apothecary Rose live?

Apothecary Rose has an average lifespan of approximately 30 years in the wild.

What kingdom does Apothecary Rose belong to?

Apothecary Rose (Rosa gallica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Apothecary Rose?

The closest relatives of Apothecary Rose in the genus Rosa include Abutalybov's Brier, alpine rose, Amur rose, Arkansas Rose, Austrian copper rose.