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Rosa Canina
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Colour: |
Pink |
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Flowering: |
June - July |
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Height: |
5 - 10' (1.5 - 3 m) |
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Family: |
Rosaceae |
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Type: |
Deciduous shrub or climber |
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Dog Rose |
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The Dog Rose is a wild rose and the name embraces a number of
species. It can be a shrub or a climber and is often seen in
hedgerows.
The fruit, which appears in autumn, is the rose hip which is
known for its use in rose hip syrup, a common source of
vitamin C. |
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Dog Rose |
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Rose Hips |
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