Rose hip facts for kids
Rose hips are the fruit of the rose plant. They can be eaten (with caution, the rose hip contains irritant hairs) and have a lot of Vitamin C. They are usually red/orange but may be dark purple to black in some species. Rose hips are commonly used as an herbal tea.
Images for kids
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Rose hips from Rosa rugosa (beach rose)
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Dog rose showing the bright red hips
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Rose hip jam on a bread roll
See also
In Spanish: Escaramujo para niños
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