Archaeologists have discovered rose fossils that date back 35 million years. Their petals are edible and rose water is used as flavoring in Indian and Chinese dishes. Roses also grow a berry-shaped fruit called rose hips. The process of extracting rose oil from flowers for perfume requires a huge amount of roses; just one gram of oil is produced from two thousand roses.

Acrylic on canvas

420 x 300 mm

For Sale $110