Syria's famous Damask rose withered by war

It’s one of the longest-cultivated flowers in history, known for its therapeutic properties and a staple of perfume makers everywhere. But in the Syrian capital that gave the bloom its name and in its surrounding fields, the damask rose is withering.

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