Rose petals

Rosa spp.

flower

Fragrant petals of the Damask rose, a hybrid born in Iran, as rose water, jam or tea.

Origin

Persia

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

Only from an untreated rose; the small bitter white base of each petal is cut off.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Anthocyanins

Did you know?

It is called the rose of Damascus, of Isfahan, of Taif or of Bulgaria: in Bulgaria it is grown in long hedges for its oil, its rose water and perfumery.