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Most of the Hybrid Roses today have descended from the China Rose. What is China Rose botanically known as:

  1. Rosa gallica

  2. Rosa chinensis

  3. Rosa laevigata

  4. Chino Rosa
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Explanation

China Rose is botanically known as Rosa chinensis, where 'chinensis' means 'from China' in Latin. This species is native to Southwest China and is the ancestor of many modern hybrid roses. The other options are different rose species: R. gallica (French rose), R. laevigata (Cherokee rose), and 'Chino Rosa' (not a valid botanical name).

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