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Cape Breton evokes deep memories and strong emotions for me as well as a deep appreciation for the beauty of my adopted island. My hopes are that you too might find the photos evocative - maybe a view you've not enjoyed before, or an 'Oh I've been there', or if from away that you may be encouraged to visit this fair isle so that you might come to love and breathe Cape Breton as I do. One word about place names that I use - some are completely local usage while others are from maps of Cape Breton that I've purchased over the years. I frequently post travel and other photos that are of interest to me - and hopefully you.

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Edible Wild Rose Hips


© September '11   photo by smck


This fruit of the wild rose that grows along the shore in profusion in many places - this particular photo being taken at the Mointeach - ripens to an edible fruit in September.  I am not certain but I believe that this is 'Rosa Rugosa' originally native to Asia but long ago introduced to North America.  The 'hip' is quite tasty and I eat them by the handful - but you must be very careful while eating them as the center seed mass is surrounded by very prickly fine hair like growths (which when dried and crushed have often been sold as 'itching powder').  The rose hip is exceedingly rich in vitamin C.  For those who like to make jelly and jam this is a good candidate.

The following web site refers to Rosa Rugosa: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosa_rugosa

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