Rosa moschata, the #muskrose is a species of rose which is cultivated worldwide. Its wild origins are uncertain but are suspected to lie in the western Himalayas.

Despite the slightly overcast morning now, they’re growing beautifully and are in abundance in this #Brighton #australia garden.

On some, there are subtle colours of pinks and purples bleeding into the petal flesh. They are super pretty. Very feminine.

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#muskrose and #Bougainvillea snapped in the one garden, just now in #Huntingdale #Australia.

Absolutely gorgeous.

This proud home-owner can live in my world!!

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#December 9, 1608
#OTD John #Milton, #English #Poet, is born.

His #Elegy, called #Lycidas, was dedicated to his #Friend, Edward King, who died young.

The #Poem mentions 11 #Flowers at his #Funeral including the #Primrose, #TuftedCrowToe, #Gessamine, #Pansy, #Violet, #MuskRose, #Woodbine, & #Cowslips.

The #Verse ends:

Every #Flower that #Sad #Embroidery wears:
Bid #Amaranthus all his #Beauty shed,
& #Daffadillies fill their cups with #Tears,
To strew the #Laureate #Hearse where #Lycid lies.