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 vistory gardens, and can still be found growing throughout the United States, including roadsides, and in wet, sandy areas up and down coastlines.
The rose hip, also called the rose haw, is the pomaceous fruit of the rose plant. It is typically red to orange but may be dark purple to black in some species.
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.