Rose hip

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Rose hip is the fruit of the rose plant that is typically red-to-orange, but ranges from dark purple to black in some species. Rose hips begin to form after successful pollination of flowers in spring or early summer, and ripen in late summer through autumn.

Uses[edit | edit source]

Rose hips are used for herbal teas, jam, jelly, syrup, rose hip soup, beverages, pies, bread, wine, and marmalade. They can also be eaten raw, like a berry, if care is used to avoid the hairs inside the fruit.

Health benefits[edit | edit source]

Rose hips are particularly high in vitamin C content, one of the richest plant sources available. Rose hips also contain vitamins A, D and E, and antioxidant flavonoids.

Cultivation and harvesting[edit | edit source]

Rose hips are best harvested after the first frost, which makes them sweeter. Care must be taken to avoid the fine hairs found inside rose hips, which can cause irritation if ingested or inhaled.

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