The Rose is the national flower of Iraq. Scientific name of Red Rose is Rosa Persia. It belongs to Rosaceae family. The Rose, national flower of Iraq, also the world most recognized symbol of love and beauty (also war and politics). There is no human being but loves Rose.

Originally the birth place of Rose was the ancient Persia that was introduced to the west world by Alexander. Now Rose is the flower of universe and is cultivated or grown all over the world. In the reign of Persian Empire, Rose gardening was accustomed to the Persian people. For that reason the then Persian Empire adopted the Red Rose is the National Flower of Persia. Iraq was the part of Persia. So, the Rose also became the National Flower of Iraq.