Cynorrhoda

/ˌsɪnəˈroʊdə/ noun

Definition

Another scientific term for the fruit of the wild rose, especially the rosehip.

Etymology

From Greek 'cyno-' meaning dog and 'rhodon' meaning rose; wild roses were called 'dog roses' because they grew wild and weren't cultivated, making them inferior to garden roses.

Kelly Says

Dog roses got their unflattering name because they were considered weeds by medieval Europeans—yet their hips contain more vitamin C than citrus and were used as survival food during World War II!

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