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damask rose

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Also known as: Rosa × damascena

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attar of rose

In rose: Major species and hybrids
The flowers of the damask rose (Rosa ×damascena) and several other species are the source of attar of roses used in perfumes. Many species, particularly the rugosa rose (R. rugosa), produce edible rose hips, which are a rich source of vitamin C and are sometimes used in preserves.
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distillation

In Rosales: Ornamental species
Rose petals from the damask rose (Rosa damascena) or the cabbage rose (R. centifolia) are placed in a still and subjected to distillation, which extracts the volatile oils and produces attar of roses, a major ingredient in many perfumes. It is costly to produce: 4,000 kg (8,800 pounds) of…
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