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The oldest roses: Colorado fossils of the rose which were alive 40 million years ago are the oldest evidence of roses.
Sun protection:North African natives chewed the root of the plant from which the Queen Anne's Lace flower comes from to protect themselves from the sun because it stimulates pigment production in human beings. Symbols of purity: The old and the new testaments of the Bible mention lilies as symbols of chastity and virtue.
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