Why is rose plant classified as shrub?

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Shrubs:
Roses possess a thick woody stem.
Their branches arise from the basal (ground) part of the stem.
They are medium-sized plants taller than herbs.
Shrubs show all these characters.
Hence, roses are classified as shrubs.
Final answer: Roses are shrubs as they have thick woody stem whose branches arises from the base of the stem.

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