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Relatives of the rose: Roses are in the same plant family as plums, apples, and almonds.
Friends in the rose garden:Roses like to have other companion plants such as garlic, onions, marigolds, mignonettes, and thyme in the garden with them. Medicinal uses of the rose: Long ago rose petals were used to control bleeding because they contain an astringent called tannin.
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