cottage rose

The cottage rose, scientifically known as Rosa alba, is a European rose variety. It is characterized by broad, serrated, nonglandular leaves and flowers with smooth hypanthia. This type of rose is part of the larger genus Rosa, which encompasses about 100 species of perennial shrubs native primarily to the Northern Hemisphere's temperate regions.12

Roses are widely cultivated for their beautiful and often fragrant flowers, which come in a variety of colors. The cottage rose, in particular, was historically adopted as a symbol by the Yorkists during the English Wars of the Roses. While many wild species exist, centuries of selective breeding have produced the diverse array of cultivated roses seen today.32