Rosehips

August 2011

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August 2011

Rosehips are a great source of vitamin C. Photo: Ben Francis
Description: Small thorny shrubs growing between 1-3m tall, flowers are white to pink about 5cm in diameter with yellow centres and multiple stamen. They bloom in the spring, and turn to bright red seed pods in the autumn. Season: Flowers form in the spring with the hips forming in late summer, early autumn and staying […]

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