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A rose hip is the small, berry-like fruit that develops on a rose plant after the flower has been pollinated and the petals fall away. It’s safe to say I’m a big fan of rose hips. I’ve been drinking rose hip tea for more than 10 years and using rose hip oil on my skin for just as long. That’s why it’s so exciting to discover the abundance of wild rose hips growing all around us. One common species is known as multiflora rose ( Rosa multiflora ).  Multiflora rose ( Rosa multiflora ) is a wild rose that produces an abundance of small, fragrant white flowers followed by red rose hips in late summer and fall. Originally native to Asia, this hardy rose was introduced to North America and has since spread aggressively, earning a reputation as an invasive plant. But despite its invasive nature, there is something beautiful and useful about this abundant wild rose. Rose hips are rich in vitamin C and other antioxidant compounds and can be used in teas, foods, and herbal preparations. Th...