A rose hip is the rose plantās fleshy, berrylike floral cup, or hypanthium. It contains the plantās seeds, and it usually ranges from red to orange in colour. Many species, particularly the rugosa rose, produce edible rose hips, which are a rich source of vitamin C and are sometimes used in preserves.
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