This is a real white rose from the 1-800-Flowers.com nurseries, and the company says the flower has been treated and carefully preserved to maintain its shape and coloring for up to one year.

The rose’s rise to prominence at the White House isn’t quite so symbolically rich. During the 19 th century, the building had a glass conservatory in which gardeners grew many different kinds ...

Flower power: Transparent rose-petal skin enhances solar cells By Michael Franco. June 24, 2016 ... If a white rose petal absorbed light, it would look dark, which it doesn't.