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China Rose (Rosa Chinensis) Rosa chinensis, commonly known as China rose or Chinese rose, is a species of flowering shrub that belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is native to Southwest China in Guizhou, Hubei, and Sichuan provinces, and has been cultivated for centuries for its beauty and medicinal properties. In this article, we will explore the various aspects of Rosa chinensis, from its physical description to its uses and benefits. Physical Description of Rosa chinensis Rosa chinensis is a shrub that grows up to 1-2 meters in height and forms thickets or hedges. The leaves are pinnate and have 3-5 leaflets, each 2.5-6 cm long and 1-3 cm broad. In the wild species (sometimes listed as Rosa chinensis var. spontanea), the flowers have five pink to red petals. The fruit is a red hip, one to two centimeters in diameter. The strong branches have a smooth purplish-brown bark, and there may be many to no curved, stocky, flat spines. The alternately-arranged leaves, 12 to 27 cm long, are p...

All About Gerbera Jemsonni Gerbera jamesonii, also known as  Transvaal daisy  or  Barberton daisy , is a popular flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. Native to South Africa, it is widely grown for its colorful, daisy-like blooms, and is named after  Robert Jameson , a Scottish botanist who discovered the plant in the late 19th century. Some Information about Gerbera Jamesonii Gerbera jamesonii is a perennial plant that grows up to 12-18 inches tall and 12-24 inches wide. The plant has a rosette of dark green, lobed leaves that are 6-8 inches long and 2-3 inches wide. The plant produces a single, long-stemmed flower that can range in color from white, pink, orange, yellow, red, or bi-colored. The flowers can be up to 5 inches in diameter and have a central disk of tiny flowers surrounded by ray petals. Growing Conditions for Gerbera Jamesonii Gerbera jamesonii is a popular garden plant due to its ease of cultivation and the wide range of colors avail...