centifolia rose

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Also known as: Rosa centifolia, cabbage rose

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The centifolia rose, or Rosa centifolia, is a species of perennial shrub in the rose family, Rosaceae. Native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, roses are widely cultivated for their beautiful and fragrant flowers, which come in various colors.1

The centifolia rose is also known as the cabbage rose or Provence rose and is a type of old rose. It is a hybrid that has been cultivated for centuries and is a significant source of attar of roses, a valuable essential oil used in perfumes. This oil is obtained through distillation of the rose petals. While wild roses typically have five petals, cultivated varieties like the centifolia rose often have multiple sets of petals.231

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attar of roses
…from the flower petals of centifolia roses, Rosa centifolia, by means of a suitable solvent. One ounce of richly perfumed attar may be produced from about 250 pounds (113 kg) of roses. Rose water is a by-product of distillation.
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…from the flower petals of centifolia roses, Rosa centifolia, by means of a suitable solvent. One ounce of richly perfumed attar may be produced from about 250 pounds (113 kg) of roses. Rose water is a by-product of distillation.
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Rosales
Ornamental species
…rose (Rosa damascena) or the cabbage rose (R. centifolia) are placed in a still and subjected to distillation, which extracts the volatile oils and produces attar of roses, a major ingredient in many perfumes. It is costly to produce: 4,000 kg (8,800 pounds) of rose flowers yield only a single…
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…rose (Rosa damascena) or the cabbage rose (R. centifolia) are placed in a still and subjected to distillation, which extracts the volatile oils and produces attar of roses, a major ingredient in many perfumes. It is costly to produce: 4,000 kg (8,800 pounds) of rose flowers yield only a single…
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