Thursday, October 7, 2021

Is that edible or...

Thanks, but no thanks

... not? We continue a new series that raises a simple question. Is that edible or not? Campus is surrounded by many plants and trees, some of which have edible fruits and nuts. And so, we give you "Is this edible or not?" that you might be able to safely taste the goodness of nature while avoiding all those things that, well, should be avoided. Today's focus is on these berries found on a vine on a tree on the way to St. Mary's. Can we use them to make a pie? If not, then maybe some preserves? Well, are they edible? No. They are not. Identified, by Fr. Terry Ehrman, CSC, botanist and theologian, as the fruit of the poison ivy plant, these berries should be not touched let alone consumed. On these fruit of the forest, Fr. Ehrman said, "Berry not touch nor eat these berries!"

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Here's the newest installment of In the Red Room... To listen, click HERE.