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Eating unknown plants, even temptingly looking ones, could easily lead to sickness or even death. Only eat plants that you recognise as being edible. If you are not sure, look up the plant in a book on wild edible plants - don't just take a risk!

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Why should we not eat unknown plants around us if they seem to be edible?

Eating unknown plants, even temptingly looking ones, could easily lead to sickness or even death. Only eat plants that you recognise as being edible. If you are not sure, look up the plant in a book on wild edible plants - don't just take a risk!


What are 2 common edible plants?

There are over 20,000 species of edible plants in the world yet fewer than 20 species now provide 90% of our food. However, there are hundreds of less well known edible plants from all around the world which are both delicious and nutritious. I don't have any answers for what common plants ... but you should check out the site I linked.


Are the roots of a spider plant edible?

Spider plants are in the lily family, related to day lilies, which have edible tuberous roots. So, technically spider plant roots should be edible by the definition of being non-toxic. However, I would not recommend eating your decorative house plants.


Are asparagus berries edible?

No, asparagus berries are not edible. They are toxic and should not be consumed.


Are petunias edible?

Petunias are not considered edible and should not be consumed as they can be toxic to humans and animals if ingested.


Are all cherries edible?

No, not all cherries are edible. Some cherries are toxic and should not be consumed. It is important to know the difference between edible and non-edible cherries before eating them.


Can you cook with bay rum plants?

Bay Rum plants have flowers, fruit, and leaves. The fruit is NOT edible. The oils distilled from them is used for colognes and is toxic and should not be ingested.Best to stick to Bay LAUREL leaves in your cooking! Please do NOT confuse the two!


Is cobalt edible?

No, cobalt is not meant to be ingested as it can be toxic to humans. Small amounts of cobalt are found naturally in foods like plants and dairy products, but it should not be consumed in large quantities.


Is lead edible?

Lead is highly toxic and should never be eaten.


When should you throw out a steak?

When you determine that it is no longer edible.


What non-edible plants are on Hawaii?

there are thousands. your question needs to be more specific. like are you looking for native plants, or any kind? rainforests deserts jungles aquatic... you should just look it up online. i could easily fill 20 pages listing some of the species of plants here.


Is water edible?

Yes, water is edible. In fact, you should be drinking 2L every day to keep your body healthy.