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Rosa Graul
Rosa gallica, commonly known as the Gallic rose or French rose, is a historic species of flowering plant native to southern and central Europe, Turkey, and the Caucasus.
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Rosa gallica, known by common names such as the Gallic rose, French rose, and rose of Provins, is a species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is native to a region extending from southern and central Europe eastward to Turkey and the Caucasus.
As one of the earliest rose species cultivated in central Europe, Rosa gallica holds a significant place in botanical history. It has also served as a primary parent species for several important cultivated rose varieties.
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