Since ancient times (and probably even longer), the rose has not only been a symbol of botanical beauty, but also a coveted medicinal and culinary plant. There are now an estimated 100 to 250 (depending on how you count) different species and countless varieties - and new breeds are added every day. Of course, the question arises for many a rose lover: Are all roses really edible or are there some that are poisonous?
Real roses are a noble, delicious food decoration
Only real roses are suitable for consumption
First of all, there are many beautiful flowers that bear the name "rose". However, not all roses are actually real roses! Only the wild and cultivated roses of the genus Rosa belong to the real and therefore edible roses; all others are usually just called that, although they are not actually roses. Peonies (Paeonia), wild roses or hollyhocks (Alcea rosea) or Christmas or snow roses (Helleborus niger) have rose-like flowers, but they belong to completely different plant genera and are usually even poisonous.
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Purchased potted roses or bouquets of roses are also not suitable for consumption, as these plants have been heavily treated with toxic pesticides.