the old thorny shrub roses produce big hips - modern hybrids not really at all.

I might do some more looking / research before trying one off the bush as I don't want to poison myself by mistake But this looks pretty unique so it's probably exactly what it is, and I don't think BC has any really poisonous berries / fruit anyway. Well not wild growing. I know there are a few very poisonous plants but they don't produce fruit for the most part.

people in this thread . Still looking forward to a Lucky Cross, my friend

Peppers are much happier than tomatoes! Will give a check tomorrow - could be one nearly there - and lots of peppers to toss in!

except some seeds. I'd love to grow a batch of them, if seeds are all you can do . They just look gorgeous!

unless you have different roses where you live.

and they make a wonderful jam. however, i was cautioned to pick them after the first frost to kill andy little worms or other invasive organisms in the hips. or, i guess you could pick the juiciest ones before the critters eat them all and freeze them for a day or so.