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infinitevalence@discuss.online ⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

Holly berries. The holly tree stays green throughout the winter and fruits around now. While not great eating it provided calories in the darkest part of the year.

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shalafi@lemmy.world ⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
Humans can’t really eat those. Since there are shitloads in the forest around my house, I looked about using them for forage. Even a couple will irritate your gut.

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- someguy3@lemmy.world ⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
  From wiki
  
  Holly berries can cause vomiting and diarrhea. They are especially dangerous in cases involving accidental consumption by children attracted to the bright red berries.[32] Ingestion of over 20 berries may be fatal to children.[31][32]
  
  Holly leaves, if eaten, might cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and stomach and intestinal problems.[32]
  
  Holly plants might be toxic to pets and livestock.[33]
  
  Holly berries are fermented and distilled to produce an eau de vie.[35][36]
  
  (Fruit brandy).
  
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  - Aviandelight@mander.xyz ⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
    Ugh this just triggered memories of that scene from What Remains of Edith Finch (IYKYK).
    
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