Rose Hips are nutritionally beneficial 100% natural Rose Hip Suitable for vegetarians & vegans Rose hips are the seed pods of roses. We don't often see them anymore, because we tend to prune the faded rose blossoms to encourage more flowers. However if you leave the spent flowers on the rose bush at the end of the season, you should see these small, berry-sized, reddish seed balls left on the tips of the stems. They're actually very ornamental and not only are they nutritionally beneficial for us, but the birds enjoy them too!