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Rosa canina |
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Rosa
canina is a small deciduous shrub growing up to 3m in height. It is common in woods, scrub
and hedgerows all around Britain. It has pale green pinnate leaves with 2-3 pairs of
oval, toothed leafets and a single one at the tip, These grow on stout curving stems
covered with curved thorns. June-July sees large blooms ranging from white to deep pink
although not lasting long. These turn into hips ripening red in autumn, the seeds inside
are protected by irritating hairs but small birds still manage to eat them.
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Rose hips are a good source of vitamin C.
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Collect hips in the autumn when they turn red beware of the
thorns. Remove seeds and