I wish they had mentioned what rose varieties are grown and harvested there. I seem to remember it being rosa damascena or a variety thereof.

It's fascinating! Reminds me that some of our roses were initially suited for the high steppes of various locations and bred to withstand irregular watering. Most of our modern roses aren't nearly as tough as their OGR ancestors.

Cynthia

I did not! However we do have roses that come from the Middle East. Think of Ispahan.

@Ingrid_vc zone 9b, San Diego Co. inland

Damascen Tri…….YES!! . Read on……

Stillann,

& Rosie Friends,

Damascena Tri. . rose grown in TARIF, in Saudi Arabia . The rose is used in perfumes, cooking tea and coffee! Cool!

Stillann,

Thank you for this interesting tgread! Wonderful perfumed Damascene Tri. rose.