# Feeling Rosy (DD-171)

> Roses belong to the genus Rosa in the family Rosaceae, with over 300 species and tens of thousands of cultivars. Most species are native to Asia, with smaller numbers from Europe, North America and northwest Africa. Roses have been grown since ancient times for their beauty and scent; rose oil from petals is used in perfume, and rose hips and rose water are used in food. The footage shows rose gardens and blooms, with the presenter.

- Department: Nature
- First published: 2024-01-09
- Last updated: 2024-01-09
- Permalink: https://detailenjoyer.com/case/feeling-rosy/
- Original Reel title: Feeling Rosy 🌹
- Author: Marcus Easterling (DetailEnjoyer), The Detail Department

## Quick facts

- **DD-171-F01**: Roses belong to the genus Rosa. _(Write-up · Exhibit A (Genus Rosa))_
- **DD-171-F02**: There are over 300 species. _(Write-up · Exhibit B (Many species))_

## Write-up

Roses have been cultivated for thousands of years. There are around 300 species and tens of thousands of cultivars.

1. **Genus Rosa**: Roses belong to the genus Rosa.
2. **Many species**: There are over 300 species.
3. **Mostly Asian**: Most species are native to Asia.
4. **Perfume**: Rose oil is used in perfume.
5. **Food**: Rose hips and rose water are used in food.

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## Reel vs. record

- **Note**: None needed.

## Video: Feeling Rosy: Roses Have Been Cultivated for Thousands of Years

- Duration: 35.1 s · Published: 2024-01-09
- File: https://detailenjoyer.com/assets/videos/C15osMcJy_5.mp4

### Transcript

Roses belonging to the genus Rosa are an iconic flowering plant known for their exquisite beauty and fragrant DID YOU KNOW? With a rich cultural and symbolic history roses have been cultivated for centuries and today there are thousands of varieties The cultivation of roses dates back to ancient times with different species originating from various regions around Roses are not only prized for their ornamental value but are also used in the production of essential oils, perfumes, and even culinary From classic garden roses to these flowers continue to captivate people globally symbolizing love, beauty, and diverse expressions of NOW YOU KNOW!

## Questions & answers

**Q: Which genus are roses in?**  
A: Family Rosaceae. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Genus Rosa) · Wikipedia: Rose)_

**Q: About how many rose species are there?**  
A: Plus many cultivars. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Many species) · Wikipedia: Rose)_

**Q: Where are most species native?**  
A: Some from Europe and America too. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Mostly Asian) · Wikipedia: Rose)_

**Q: What is rose oil used for?**  
A: Distilled from petals. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Perfume) · Wikipedia: Rose)_

**Q: Which rose part is eaten?**  
A: Also rose water. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Food) · Wikipedia: Rose)_

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Rose](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose)

## Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "Feeling Rosy." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-171, last updated Jan 9, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/feeling-rosy/