40. Dog Rose. Rosa canina

Dog Rose. The largest of the British wild roses and the bushes can grow quite tall. The rosehips carry a large amount of vitamin C and are beneficial in teas, wines and syrups. In Sweden a soup made from rosehips is a popular winter dish. Originally called the ‘Dag Rose’ due to its dagger-like thorns, in the language of flowers it symbolises pleasure mixed with pain. ‘Roses of all flowers embody the deep mystery of life: thorns and sorrows and glowing joys’. ‘Maidenly beauty’ - “You are fair and innocent as this flower”. The subtext is clear even in such an archaic way of relating.
This ‘Common Briar Rose’ has ‘immune system boost’ written all over its hips. Its tonic effect can boost immunity to colds and influenza and it contains proanthocyanidines with a protective antioxidant effect. Because the petals are quite fine they can be used in a number of ways. They can be eaten raw in salads but for fun why not try making: rose wine, rose in brandy, rose and coconut candies, Turkish Delight, rose drops, rose water, crystalised rose petals or rose petal jelly. In the Middle-east, rose petal jam is a popular delicacy.
From Ancient Greek mythology the rose became a symbol of silence and was carved on the ceilings of banqueting halls to remind guests to be prudent. Anything spoken under the rose, ‘sub rosa’, was in utmost confidence.
INDEX OF FLOWERS
Selfheal Common Vetch Penny Cress
Bittersweet Lesser Celandine Campion
Campion & Cow Parsley White Clover Vervain
Lesser Celandine and Primrose Dandelion Dandelion seeds
Periwinkle Evening Primrose Thrift
Foxglove Fennel Green Alkanet
Gunnera Hawthorn berries Plantain
Indian Balsam Herb Robert Speedwell
Nettle Lady's Smock Cherry Blossom
Scarlet Pimpernel Opium Poppy Quince blossom
Ramsons Meadow Cranesbill Rosebay Willow herb
Meadowsweet Lesser Stitchwort Broad leafed Willow Herb
Greater Stitchwort St. Johns Wort berries Tormentil
Dog Rose Thistle head Valerian head
Red Shank Valerian Sweet Violet Windflower
Yarrow Feverfew Rock Rose

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