Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Plants We Used To Use 76. Blackthorn

Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) leaves and seeds contain hydrogen cyanide. The plant's fruit (sloes), however, can be cooked and used to make jam, jellies, syrups or chutneys. They can also be employed to flavour gin. Flowers taste of almonds (cyanide?) and can be eaten in moderation.
-

No comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)

Ice, Baby, Ice!

  Freshwater accounts for only a tiny percentage of water on the planet. It's declining. An assessment, by scientists at the Universitie...