The black honeyrose is a rarer and sought-after subspecies of the honeyrose. It is a prized resource for perfumery.

Etymology

From English black and honey + rose.

Morphology

This subspecies features dark, almost black petals with deep green foliage. Its flowers are smaller but more aromatic than those of the other honeyrose varieties.

Physiology

Its fragrance is deeper and almost metallic-like.

Behavior

Life Cycle

The black honeyrose blooms typically during late spring to summer. It reproduces at a slower speed due to its rarer distribution.

Ecology

Rarest subspecies of the honeyrose.