Roses And Apples Are Related

What do apples and roses have in common?

Interesting Facts in Easy English

Pre-Listening Vocabulary

herb: plant used for flavour, food, scent, or medicine
shrub: a woody plant that doesn’t grow as high as a tree
petal: an individual segment of a flower, often coloured
symbolic: representative of something
nutrition: food that is needed for growth and health
boost: increase
lift one’s spirits: put someone in a better mood

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Rose and Apples Are Related

Did you know that apples and roses are from the same ? Apples, peaches, pears, and plums are all from the Rose family (Rosaceae)., strawberries, and cherries are too. If you look closely at the flowers on these herbs, shrubs, and trees, you will notice the similarities. Flowering plants from the Rose family have a cup-like shape with five petals and oval-shaped leaves. While lovers often give each other roses as gifts, students often give their apples. Where did this tradition come from? , apples have been associated with nutrition. Giving an apple to a teacher is a symbolic way of wishing your teacher good health. Does an apple a day truly keep the away? Many fruits and herbs from the Rose family have health benefits. While eating berries may boost your brain power, having fresh-cut flowers in your home may lift your spirits.

Comprehension Questions

What is the name of the plant family that apples and roses belong to?
What characteristics do flowering plants in this family share?
Why are apples traditionally given to teachers?

Discussion Question: What makes a better gift, food or flowers? Would you rather receive a basket of fruit or a bouquet of flowers?

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8 comments

Mary says:

I have a group of rose of sharon.the tree a red bud died old age.I wanted to put an apple tree to replace it.I also have 5 roses in pots.Now I know where they will go also.Thanks.mm
Jana Austin says:

My granddaughter was allergic to apples as a baby, broke out last night after having an apple last night, she had grown out of this. This morning she is broken out again and sitting next to a vase of roses her 9 year old sister is reading a McDonald’s box and sees the facts about apples and roses. Thanks McDonalds
Pamela says:

I wasnt going to comment until i saw someone else had looked this up because it was written on a happy meal. Lol. Apples are in the rose family. I never knew.
christina sexton says:

We looked it up because of mcdonalds kid meal
Angelisse says:

I only found this website becuase of McDonalds. because on the happy meal box it says (Did you know apples are apart of the rose family?)so I was curious if this is true so I looked it up and found Englishclub.
Angelisse says:

To be honest I never knew this before now I do 😀💖
Julia says:

I actually never knew those facts. Thanks for the help!!
Mike Jacobs says:

That is such an interesting fact about apples and roses. Good to know

Roses And Apples Are Related

Interesting Facts in Easy English

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