Rosehip (Noun)
Meaning
The fruit of a rose plant.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Rose hips are often used to make tea and are rich in vitamins and antioxidants, especially vitamin C.
- Rosehip contains antioxidants and can help protect against cell damage caused by free radicals in the body.
- Rosehip seeds can be irritating if consumed whole and it is often recommended to finely grate or puree them to release the nutrients.
- After the flowers have bloomed on the rose bush and the petals have dropped off the rosehip fruit appears.
- The high levels of vitamins in rosehip can help build up the body's resistance to infection during the winter months.