Rosehips (Rosa canina), commonly known as the dog rose, is a variable climbing wild rose species native to Europe, northwest Africa and western Asia. The species has also been introduced to other temperate latitudes. During World War II in the United States, Rosa canina was planted in victory gardens, and can still be found growing throughout the United States, including roadsides, and in wet, sandy areas up and down coastlines.
Soap making: Rosehips, if boiled, mashed and strained, and then added to re-batch, can be used to naturally color your soaps, lotions and other products various shades of red.