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Dog Rose (Rosa canina)

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This plant is very common in hedgerows throughout England and Wales. It is the ancestor of the modern garden rose. It was a valuable medicinal plant and from the hips (pictured) Rosehip syrup which is rich in vitamin C is produced. It flowers June - July with the hips forming August - September. Picture taken October 20th at Maulden, Bedfordshire.

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24th Oct 2006 by Diane Earl

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Biology, Science

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Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+

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plant flower wildlife

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