scientific name; rosa chinensis
origin; southwest china
cultivation purpose; ornament
edibility; flowerbuds, seeds, rosehips
spiritual meaning; eternal spring, longevity, beauty (china)
the various colors they come in also have meaning: pink roses represent joy; white symbolizes peace; yellow for friendship and unity; and red is obviously passion and love. while these meanings arent exclusive to the rosa chinensis, this is still one of the most popular flowers seen year-round across modern-day china! not to mention the buds are delicious cooked in soup/broth. rose oil is amazing, with antiseptic, bactericidal and anti-inflammatory properties; as well as being the main component in perfumes... roses are so multipurposeful!