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Relatives of the rose: Roses are in the same plant family as plums, apples, and almonds.
Flowers throughout life:In modern times, people have sought ways to cultivate, buy, wear, or just be around flowers and blooming plants, partly because of their agreeable smell. Around the world, florists sell flowers for a wide range of events and functions that, cumulatively, encompass one's lifetime. Symbol of procreation: The lily is regarded as a fertility symbol in both the Christian and pagan traditions.
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