How old are roses?
Fossil evidence shows that roses existed about 35 million years ago, long before humans.
Reference: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Fossil evidence shows that roses existed about 35 million years ago, long before humans.
The carnation became the symbol of Mother's Day because it was the favorite flower of founder Anna Jarvis's mother.
The rose became the official national flower of the US in 1986, signed into law by President Ronald Reagan.