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Himalayan Balsam, also known as Indian Balsam, Jewelweed, Kiss-Me-On-The-Mountain, and Policeman's Helmet, is edible, and has been eaten in India for hundreds of years. The young shoots and stems may be cooked and eaten, but it not recommended to eat them often, as they contain high amounts of calcium oxalate. The seed pods are edible whole, before their explosive stage (immature), and are cooked like radish pods or snow peas. They are often used in stir-fries and curries. The seeds have a nutty taste similar to hazelnut or walnut and can be eaten raw. The seeds are also crushed and used as a flour or spice in baked goods and can be used ground for ground almonds in recipes. The flowers of the plant is often used in making floral jams and jellies.
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Are balsam fruits edible?
Balsam fruits, also known as Impatiens balsamina, are not edible. They are toxic if ingested and can cause stomach upset and other symptoms if consumed. It's best to avoid eating balsam fruits and keep them away from children or pets.
Does balsam plant's fruit edible?
no, i think it is inedible ...........................................................
What is the difference between edible and non edible seeds?
The definition of edible is fit to be eaten. The seeds inside blackberries are edible, the seeds of the yew tree is non edible (poisonous).
How do balsam plant reproduce?
boon
How does garden balsam disperse its seeds?
by explosion
Are Chinese Elm seeds edible?
They are edible raw or cooked.
Which seeds are edible?
Sunflower seeds are edible and there very good for you!
Does the balsam fruit have one seed?
No,they have many seeds
How does a balsam fruit disperse its seeds?
Ripe balsam seeds are spring loaded, and are dispersed by being flung out of the seed pods when a passing animal or human brushes against the pods.
Does balsam use wind to disperse its seeds?
It is dispersed by explodetion
What is a balsam pear?
A balsam pear is another name for a bitter melon, a vine, Latin name Momordica, which produces a bitter, edible fruit, or the fruit produced by this vine.
What is the function of a balsam fruit?
The function of balsam fruit is to aid in seed dispersal. The fruit contains seeds that are surrounded by a sticky substance called balsam, which helps the seeds adhere to passing animals or birds, allowing them to be carried away to new locations for germination.
