Roses are one of my favorite flowers. I had to incorporate them somehow into the series. The rose berry bush looks like a regular rose bush except it is a little different.
Once pollenated, the rose berry bush doesn't lose its petals when it forms its berry. The berry is a sweet-tart flavor (like real rosehips) and is safe to eat. If you eat too many, it causes mild digestive issues (just like real rosehips). Rose berry can be used medicinally.
The petals can be infused into alcohol to make a mild aphrodisiac. The leaves can be used in tea to ease menstrual cramps. The berries can be used to ease menstrual cramps or induce labor, which gives this plant it's alternate name 'Birthwort'.
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