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Elderberries! (lemmy.world)

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I'm gradually working through my forage wishlist. Next up, persimmons! What's on your wishlist?

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Not sure if you mean the plant itself but the berries are certainly edible. I’ve eaten many myself. I believe the leaves and other parts can be poisonous but that’s not a problem.

Edit: some online sources are claiming the edibility varies by species. I’ve eaten small quantities many times and moderate amounts (several handfuls) a few times, mostly of Sambucus mexicana, which is a different species than the one pictured which is either S. nigra or canadensis. But I believe those both are edible as well.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

S nigra is toxic too. You won't die from eating a few but it's still dangerous, especially to children. It must be cooked to break down the poison. It grows all over in my yard and I have to treat it like poison ivy.

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00000311.htm