Hey, I love roses. They're my favorite flower. Whats yours?
Roses are also my favorite flower! There are over a hundred species and thousands of cultivars of them!
Really? That's pretty interesting. I've seen the red and black ones. I didn't realize there were more varieties.
Yup! Most species are actually native to Asia.
I had no idea! I who first started cultivating them?
I'm not sure about that. I do know that the word rose has a French origin though, which was borrowed from the Latin word rosa.
Interesting, do you know if all roses have thorns? 
Yes, they do typically have stems that are armed with sharp prickles! I also like roses for their cultural significance.