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Relatives of the rose: Roses are in the same plant family as plums, apples, and almonds.
Rose literature with the ancient Chinese:Many books about roses were possessed by the Imperial Chinese library, according to Confucius, who died in 479 BC. 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.
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