A shrub or vine of the genus
Rosa, within the family Rosaceae.
Rose, from the French, from the Latin rosa,
perhaps from the Greek rhodon.
The fruit of the rose, orange and
apple-shaped, is called a rose hip. It is a
minor source of Vitamin C, and is a favorite
food of thrushes and waxwings.
Traditional rose scent occurs only in pink
or red blooms. Other colors give off
fragrances of nasturtium, violet, apple,
lemon, clove, and tea.