Rosehips

Functional Herbs Generic Name: Rosa canina and Rosa rubiginosa Rose hips are the fruits of the rose which appear in early summer and ripen into late autumn. Rose hips develop on wild roses as the flowers drop off. The rose hip, also called the rose haw, is actually the fruit of the rose. Rose hips have a tart flavor and can be used to make jelly, jam, soup or oil, or can be alternatively used to flavor tea. Other Common Names: Dog Rose Hep Tree Hip Tree Wild Brier Brier Rose Hip Fruit