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Miniature roses are a class of roses that are pygmy-sized plants bearing tiny blossoms. Roses, in general, are perennial shrubs belonging to the genus Rosa, native primarily to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. They are cultivated for their beautiful, often fragrant flowers, which come in a wide range of colors. While most wild roses have five petals, cultivated varieties often have multiple sets of petals. Miniature roses are distinct from other rose classes like hybrid teas, floribundas, and grandifloras, which are larger in size and bloom.1

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  2. Rosales - Ornamental species

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