rose hip

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rose hips Rose hips of the rugosa rose (*Rosa rugosa)*. The hips are high in vitamin C and are sometimes used in teas or preserves.

A rose hip is the fleshy, berrylike floral cup, or hypanthium, of a rose plant that contains its seeds. These hips are typically red or orange and are considered accessory fruits. Many rose species, such as the rugosa rose, produce edible rose hips. Rose hips are a rich source of vitamin C and are sometimes used in preserves.12

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rugosa), produce edible rose hips, which are a rich source of vitamin C and are sometimes used in preserves.
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rugosa), produce edible rose hips, which are a rich source of vitamin C and are sometimes used in preserves.
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