How to distinguish between roses and Chinese roses
Today, the editor will explain how to distinguish between roses and Chinese roses and understand the differences between roses and Chinese roses in the aspect of green plants and flowers. Let's learn together next.
Many flower enthusiasts can't tell the difference between roses and Chinese roses because the roses sold on the street look exactly like the Chinese roses we raise, but the sellers always insist they are roses! This confuses us, making us wonder if roses are Chinese roses and vice versa. Of course not, roses are roses, and Chinese roses are Chinese roses. Although they both belong to the Rosaceae family, there are still differences. Today, I will talk about the differences between roses and Chinese roses.
Thorns vary in number
The thorns on the stems of roses are much more numerous than those on Chinese roses, with dense hard thorns covering the stems, which can easily扎伤 hands when picking. That's why there is the saying, "Thorny roses, beautiful but difficult to pick!" Some flower enthusiasts might say that Chinese roses have thorns too, and some varieties even have quite a few! Indeed, some Chinese roses do have many thorns, but even with the most thorny Chinese roses, they still have fewer thorns than roses! Moreover, the thorns on Chinese roses are usually large and spaced apart. Roses, on the other hand, have both large and small thorns, making it impossible to handle them! Therefore, roses are not suitable for bouquets to be given as gifts, as they can leave hands full of thorns! Even with machines to remove thorns, the dense and varied sizes of rose thorns make it impossible to remove them all.
Leaves differ
Both roses and Chinese roses belong to the Rosaceae family and have similar leaves, but there are still some differences. Chinese roses have 5 to 7 small leaves that are smooth, flat, and glossy. Roses, on the other hand, have 5 to 9 small leaves, which are more than Chinese roses and look a bit wrinkled, with a dull color and a textured feel when touched. The leaves of Chinese roses are generally darker in color, while the leaves of roses are lighter, yellow-green, not dark green.
Time to bloom after cutting differs
Most Chinese roses can bloom for five to seven days after being cut and used for propagation, making them very suitable for propagation. Even without propagation, the cut Chinese roses can maintain their flower shape for more than ten hours if not exposed to strong sunlight or strong wind. Roses, however, are not as good. The flowers quickly wilt and become unsightly after being cut. Even if placed in water immediately after cutting, it's hard to maintain their original beauty. Due to the tendency of rose flowers to wilt quickly, roses are also not suitable for gifts, as they may already be withered before they are given away.
Are the "roses" sold in flower shops actually Chinese roses or roses?
The "roses" sold in flower shops are actually all Chinese roses. Why? As mentioned earlier, roses have many thorns and wilt easily after cutting, making them unsuitable for gifts or flower arrangements. Chinese roses, on the other hand, have bright colors, fewer thorns, and can bloom for a long time after cutting, making them perfect for bouquets. Why are Chinese roses called roses? Because roses symbolize love, and different numbers and colors of roses represent friendship, auspiciousness, beauty, and wishes. Calling Chinese roses roses can attract more people to buy them, giving them a better meaning! Therefore, the roses we buy in everyday life are not actually roses, but Chinese roses! For example, well-known varieties like Carol, Peach Blossom Snow Mountain, Red Bride, and Blue Demoness are all Chinese roses.
So what do roses really look like? The most representative are the edible roses from Yunnan, used for making fresh flower cakes and rose sugar. There are also the Koushui roses from Gansu, used for brewing tea, and the Pingyin roses from Shandong, also used for making flower tea. It's not hard to see that most roses are edible rather than ornamental. Actually, roses can also be ornamental, but their ornamental value is really not as high as that of Chinese roses.
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