2014年rose玫瑰的文化含义.pptVIP

A Legency Introduction of roses Definition distribution Sourse of the name Uses The national flower of England Language of flowers Definition A rose is a perennial flower shrub or vine of the genus Rosa, within the family Rosaceae. Roses contain over 100 species , forming a group of erect shrubs, and climbing or trailing plants, with stems that are often armed with sharp prickles. Distribution Most are native to Asia, with smaller numbers of species native to Europe, North America, and northwest Africa. Sourse of the Name Rose The name rose comes from French, itself from Latin rosa, which was perhaps borrowed from Oscan, related to Old Persian , Sogdian ward, Parthian war, Armenian ward. Uses Ornamental plants Perfume Rose hips Art The majority of ornamental roses are hybrids that were bred for their flowers. Rose perfumes are made from attar of roses or rose oil.In France there is much use of rose syrup, mostcommonly made from an extract of rose petals. The rose hip, the fruit of some species, is used as a minor source of Vitamin C. The national flower of Britain Rose has been adopted as England’s emblem since the time of the Wars of the Roses – civil wars (1455-1485) From 1455 to 1485, England was divided between two families fighting for control of the throne. The two families were the House of York and the House of Lancaster. Each house was represented by a rose. The House of York used a white rose, and the House of Lancaster used a red rose. The division between the two families became known as The War of the Roses. The War of the Roses ended when Henry VII and Elizabeth of Yorkwere married. This marriage united the two families, and Henry VII became the first Tudor King of England.Then the rose combineing both a red and a white rose represent the Tudor Rose,and gradually symbolize the Uk. The Language of the Rose Long long ago, a special rose language was invented as a secret means ofcommunication between lovers w