Rose comprises an outer fleshy layer, the hypanthium, which contains 5–160 "seeds" (technically dry single-seeded fruits called achenes) embedded in a matrix of fine, but stiff, hairs. Rose hips of some species, especially the dog rose ("Rosa canina") and rugosa rose ("Rosa rugosa"), are very rich in vitamin C, among the richest sources of any plant. The hips are eaten by fruit-eating birds such as thrushes and waxwings, which then disperse the seeds in their droppings. Some birds, particularly finches, also eat the seeds. While the sharp objects along a rose stem are commonly called "thorns", they are technically prickles—outgrowths of
Beans, Beans, the Musical Fruit Beans, Beans, the Musical Fruit "Beans, Beans, The Magical Fruit" is a playground saying and children's song about the capacity for beans to contribute to flatulence. The song is also variously known as "Beans, Beans, the Musical Fruit", "Beans, Beans, the Miracle Fruit", "Beans, Beans, the Mystical Fruit", "Beans, Beans, the Tropical Fruit", "Beans, Beans, the Wonderful Fruit", and "Beans, Beans, they make you fart". One variation of the song (sometimes called the second verse) is titled "Beans, Beans, They're Good for Your Heart." The basis of the song (and bean/fart humor in general) is the high amount of oligosaccharides