Rose

A rose was a flowering shrub of the Rosa genus, although the term was often used to describe the flower from this shrub.

History
Furthinghome, around 1374 DR, was notable for its culture and export of roses, amongst other flowers.

Varieties

 * Creeper rose
 * Roses of forgetfulness, a magical species of rose that were endemic to the land of Zakhara.
 * Ruby blushrose
 * Sunset rose

Usage
In the kingdom of Unther, priestesses of Ishtar were known to cultivate roses and brew their nectar into the oil of agelessness.

Trivia

 * Aristocrats in the city of Arabel were known to have rose gardens.
 * House Maerdrym's coat of arms featured four roses.
 * Roses were often a favored plant of many deities. White roses were known to be a favored plant of the goddess Ilmater,, the god Ghaunadaur favored mauve roses, and the goddess Milil favored red and yellow roses.

Appearances

 * Novels
 * Dangerous Games
 * Video Games
 * Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn