Rose

Botanical name Rosa originated in China and now cultivated from America to Africa and from Eastern Europe to the Far East. They are available all year round and probably the best known and best-loved flower in the world.In the 19th century old scented roses were used to make jelly. The red rose is the symbol of England and also the symbol of love and is hugely popular on St Valentine's Day. The crusaders when defeated by Saladin in Jerusalem returned to the west with rose plants which were then cultivated by monks in their monastery gardens for their medicinal properties. Rose water was successfully used to cure all kinds of ailments, such as trembling, constipation, drunkenness, skin and throat infections and insomnia.