Description

Flowers:
Roses produce showy, fragrant flowers with multiple layers of petals, in colors like red, pink, yellow, white, and even purple. 
Leaves:
Rose leaves are typically compound, meaning they are made up of multiple leaflets, and have serrated edges. 
Stems:
Rose stems are usually covered in thorns (prickles) for protection. 
Growth Habit:
Roses can be upright shrubs, climbers, or trailing plants, with varying sizes depending on the variety. 
Symbolism:
Roses have been associated with love, beauty, and other symbolic meanings for centuries, with different colors often carrying specific connotations. 
Cultivation:
Roses are widely cultivated for gardens and cut flowers, with both wild species and numerous cultivated varieties available. 
Other Uses:
Rose petals, hips (fruits), and extracts are used in perfumes, food (rose water), and traditional medicine.