A type of [[flower]] associated with romance, and it is a traditional gift given to a loved one. Each color a rose can be in has specific symbolism as well.

[[Red Rose]]s: Red roses are the traditional symbol for love and romance. The red rose has long symbolized beauty and perfection. A bouquet of red roses is the perfect way to express your deep feelings for someone special.

[[Pink Rose]]s: As a symbol of grace and elegance, the pink rose is often given as an expression of admiration. Pink roses can also convey appreciation as well as joyfulness. Pink rose bouquets often impart a gentler meaning than their red counterparts.

[[Yellow Rose]]s: Yellow roses evokes a feeling of warmth and happiness. The warm feelings associated with the yellow rose are often akin to those shared with a true friend.

[[Orange Rose]]s: Orange roses are the embodiment of desire and enthusiasm. Orange roses often symbolize passion and excitement and are an expression of fervent romance. 

[[White Rose]]s: Represents purity and innocence. Can also symbolize honor and reverence. Arrangements of White Roses are used to express remembrance.

[[Purple Rose]]s: With their fantastical appearance, lavender roses are a perfect symbol of enchantment. The lavender rose is also traditionally used to express feelings of love at first sight.

[[Black Rose]]: Black roses do not naturally occur in nature. In fiction, they can represent a tragic romance and symbolizes death, hatred, and farewell. If one is about to embark on a long journey that are unlikely to return from, they might be given a black rose as a farewell.

Other roses not seen in nature but are tagged on Danbooru include [[Blue Rose]]s, [[Brown Rose]]s, [[Golden Rose]]s, [[Green Rose]]s, [[Grey Rose]]s, and [[Multicolored Rose]]s. 

Note that the Pixiv tag "バラ" (read "[[bara]]"), which is literally translated as "rose", is more often used to tag any [[yaoi]] or [[bara]] content, and as such only apply this tag with the actual flower is seen.

h4. See also
* [[Briar (plant)|]]
* [[Carnation]]
* [[Eustoma]]
* [[Ranunculus]]
* [[Rose of Sharon]]
* [[Rose hip]]
* [[Rose petals]]

h4. External links
* "Wikipedia: Rose":https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose
* "Wikipedia: Rosaceae":https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosaceae
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