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Forbidden flower: Clement of Alexandra forbade Christians to adorn themselves with roses because they were thought to be a symbol of paganism, orgy, and lust.
Vitamins in flowers:Rose hips may contain anywhere from 2,275 to 6,977 mgs. of vitamin C per 100 grams of pulp which is much greater than the 49 mgs of vitamin C per 100 grams of pulp from oranges. Gerbera is a favorite: The Gerbera is one of the new favorite flowers. They are available in quite a large variety of colors and look a lot like daisies.
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