 |
| Pic Credit |
Plant Facts:
The Dog Rose, is the main source of the rose hips, it grow up to 10 feet high and bears the most delicious scented flowers! The "hips" emerge in the fall after the flower have faded and petals have fallen off
Parts Used:
Can be used fresh or dried, make wine, or jellies, and purees. Because of it's acidic nature never store in metal containers will give rose hips an "off-flavor".
Fun Facts:
Rose Hips are so rich in Vitamin C that just 1 T of the pulp has 60mg! The adult recommended Allowance! Pretty cool, huh? It also contains health-promoting carotenoids, the yellow-orange pigments with antioxidant powers- think carrots! Great health benefits from such a small fruit and to think you probably have in your backyard NOW!
RECIPES:
