ROSE
Common Name: Rose
Other Common Names: Provence Rose, Cabbage Rose, Rose de Mai, Red Rose 1 2
Latin Name: Rosa centifolia
Native to: Developed in the Netherlands. 1
Plant Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
Primary Use in Herbal Blends: Used as a modifier for the nervous system. 3
Benefits: Adds a floral aroma and a peaceful feel to an herbal blend.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Type: Hybrid shrub of Rosa x damascene and possibly others. 1
Height: Grows to between 5 to 6.5 feet tall. 1
Leaves: Dark green ovular leaves with spiked edges and grow in sets of 5. 1
Flowers: Many layers of soft, velvety white, pink, purple, or red petals. 1
Fruit: None.
REFERENCES
1 Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosa_×_centifolia 2 Starwest Botanicals, https://www.starwest-botanicals.com/category/rose-buds-petals/ 3 The Herbal Academy, https://theherbalacademy.com/herbal-smoking-blends