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The Wild Roses Certain flowering shrubs is commonly known as the wild rose. According to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, “the botanical term for wild rose is "species rose", which means just what it says — a species that occurs naturally, with no help from man — a true "wildflower." There are over 100 of these worldwide, some native to North America, many from the Orient and Europe. These true wild roses are all single with exactly five petals — never more, and almost all of them are pink, with a few whites and reds, and even fewer that range toward yellow.” Readers are hereby informed that the appended 10 photos of the Wild Roses are true wild roses. None of these roses is from the hybrid varieties ((By the way, there are now over 20,000 hybrids, with about 200 new ones every year.) The first white one is from my homeland. Rest nine is from other countries. It may also be mentioned here that roses have been hybridized since Roman times! Wild roses practically grow almost anywhere. The plants are pest-and disease-resistant. Do not be surprised if you come across wild roses blooming in most unlikely places. It may be on plateaus and prairies, as well as in ravines and open woods. Poet and writers have always compared love with wild roses! Emily Bronte wrote, “Love is like the wild rose." Robert Burns stated it clearly and simply, "My love is like a red, red rose." Wild Roses Are Forever Happy Viewing, Dear Readers: Source,: The Daily Star, Online reports and Free Encyclopedia.           |
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3/10/2016 6:29 pm |
So many colors. Spiritwoman ^i^
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Hello,lulugravy, Thank you so much for telling us about the wild roses that are grown abundantly in the area where you live now! The picture of the indigenous variety of rose that we have amidst our very nature and also in the wetlands of my country can be seen here under ( picture 1 ). This particular plant species is perhaps the lone water resistance variety that is grown in this part of the world. The flowers have five white petals. And its flowering season is from February to June. Its scientific name is Rosa Clinophylla. Thanks once again for leaving your highly descriptive post here on my blog page. Enjoy the envious time with nature there, lulu. Take care too.
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Mrs.Joe, hello. [SIZE 3]Thanks for your post. There are various kinds of lovely wild roses grown in your vast country. You are lucky to have so many varieties of wild roses grown there! I guess you are passing through spring now or it is knocking at your doors! Have a nice and wonderful time, Mrs. Joe. Best wishes.
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hiramhankwilliam.hi,
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AlohaFriends.hello. Your brother seems to love flowers which are forever. His wife appears to be more practical! However, both love green nature dotted with colors! Thanks for your post. Delighted to read from you after some times. Stay well and take care!
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I'm nor sure she'd understand the tribute but RosesLady comes to mind when I see these lovely flowers. Beautiful photos. Fossil Thank you so much for your comments left here on my blog! Surely she would understand what you said here on my blog page provided she finds time to read it! I am glad that you have liked the pictures as well as the lovely flowers! Take care always, Fossil!
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We have some of them here, Looklook. Beautiful pictures. The last one must be sweet, because the bee is very busy. Thanks for sharing.  Trust in dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity.(Khalil Gibran)
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Pansy,hello. Glad to read from you here once again after an usual interval.Roses are forever,Pansy. The wild ones look really lovely Stay happy always. Wishing you all the best.
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So many colors. Yes, so many colors,spiritwoman and pleasing too. Gift from nature!! Thanks for your comment. Have a wonderful week end!
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We have some of them here, Looklook. Beautiful pictures. The last one must be sweet, because the bee is very busy. Thanks for sharing. Delighted to read the post left here on this blog page by you. Surely, the presence of the lone busy bee justifies your intuition that this one must be sweet! Glad you like the pictures. Have a pleasant week, GLUMO. Take care always.
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I grew up in Alberta, Canada and the wild rose was the provincial rose. We would enjoy the roses in the summer as they had a beautiful fragrance. Once the flower dropped off a rose hip would form. We would pick these rose hips once they ripened and my mother made rose hip jam out of them. Rose hips are loaded with vitamin C. I think she also made a syrup out of them as well. It wasn't one of my favorite things to eat as they had an odd texture and to them. I think mom made the jam for nutritional value.
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Shartaun,Hello, I understand that the pink colored wild roses are found everywhere in Alberta. You are right that the wild rose hips are known for their high vitamin C content and are used to make marmalade and jelly in addition to what you have mentioned. Hope you liked to drink rose hip tea too! The aboriginal people of North America used the plant in the past for medicinal purposes. Its healing power is well-known. It was used to treat ailments such as bee stings, colds, blindness and diarrhea. It pleases me most to thank you for your informative post that has enhanced the quality of my blog immensely! Hope to read from you in future too. Meantime, have a wonderful weekend. Take care, Shartaun.
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Nice one, thanks. Remain happy, healthy and be positive always.
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You are welcome. Thank you for the comments. May be, many words have been intentionally dropped out to satisfy the chosen one!! No problem, MLD. Stay well and happy always. May not return here anymore! Cannot imagine what may happen a day after tomorrow! Wish you and Emy all the best. Take care of yourself and Emy!
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akamatt,hello, Thank you so much for your wonderful comments left hereon above that I appreciate highly! Since ,you have several bushes of this wonderful wild roses,it is expected that they will bloom soon! It is always a nice feeling to read from you here.on my blog pages from time to time! Have a wonderful Sunday.. Take care.
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