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I found some of these trees on the grounds of a local middle school. Very tasty except for the skin.
PissedFechtmeister 3 weeks ago
@PissedFechtmeister
Many of the trees have rough skin which isn't a pleasant to eat. However, I've found ones that have smooth skins & that texture is no problem to consume. So keep looking--you may find trees with those nice outer skins! Kousas vary in the types of fruits--some are very tasty & some not so. The reason is probably because they're sold for their beautiful flowers, not for their edible fruit.
thederb720 3 weeks ago
These fruits taste great. Found some on my campus and had to taste one even though I didn't know what it was (I am crazy like that :). After a few tastes over time I came to the conclusion they were edible enough to try a few at a time. Glad that I finally decided to find out what they are, I will definitely be eating more of them next year. They are oh so sweet, and easy to eat.
diskord42 3 weeks ago
@diskord42
That's how I first spied kousa fruits--on the campus of Smith College. Like you, I suspected their edibility. This was long before I could search the internet so I proceeded with caution, trying a nibble & waiting to see if I felt ok. I tried a little more, waited until I felt I could eat them with no problem. Wildman Steve Brill told me that some Japanese people who went on one of his walks gave him a book on edibles of Japan & Kousa fruits were included! Hooray!
thederb720 3 weeks ago
I just discovered these on campus and didn't know they were edible. I saw the fruits squashed all over the walkway and wanted to know what type of tree makes them. My search eventually brought me to this site. Now I'm curious to taste one!
boxofmenace 5 months ago
@boxofmenace
It's funny that you discovered these trees on a campus 'cause I did too-- growing on the grounds of both Smith & Amherst Colleges . Remember their taste varies from tree to tree so keep sampling 'til you find one you like! --Blanche
thederb720 5 months ago
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108padma108 2 years ago
are there any plant roots/tubers that you cant eat?
Neteru797 2 years ago