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
A Girl of the Bush was the father of a woman who had been seduced by Oswald. The script was heavily influenced by the plays "The Squatter's Daughter" and "On Our Selection". This was the first of three films Barrett made for his own company. Shooting began in October 1920 at the Fremantle Station near Bathurst. The film was widely distributed and appears to have been a success at the box office. Vera James' father bought the rights to distribute the film in New Zealand. A Girl of the Bush A Girl of the Bush is a 1921 Australian silent film directed by Franklyn Barrett.