The Dog Rose or Wild Rose (Rosa canina) can be found in hedgerows and road sides. It can also be found as a cultivated garden plant. There are many different varieties of this rose.
The rose climbs and winds through hedgerows. In a garden it needs something to grow against. Growing anywhere between 1 and 5 meters and like other roses, the stems are covered with thorns. The thorns help to provide grip and hold against and aid its climb.
Typically the flowers are pink and white with five petals. In Autumn they turn to Rose Hips.
The rose hips outsides (shell) contains antioxidants and some vitamins. Hence Rose Hip Tea and its benefits. When using rose hips, its important to know what you are doing and also not to use the seeds as they are poisonous.
As with all foraging, forage responsibly and within the law. Also don’t over indulge on something if its your first time trying it!
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