Status
Conservation status
Not protected
Native status
Native
Species Biology
Habitat
Hedges, thickets and waste places
Life cycle
Perennial
Ex-situ conservation
Not known
Use
Food crop
Vegetative nature
Woody
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2024
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Further information
Rose hips can be gathered for preserve or syrup making. Rose hips are a very good source of vitamin C particularly but also A, D and E. During World War II, fruits were gathered to make syrup as citrus fruits were not available.