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.
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.
Otherwise, your explanation feels right. The hollow bushes are most of the color in the woods around here.
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]
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.
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.
Otherwise, your explanation feels right. The hollow bushes are most of the color in the woods around here.
Ive been told they can be fermented and turned into wine.
what can’t 😄
to true and from my experience everything needs added sugar to work adequately in a home setting.
From wiki
(Fruit brandy).
Ugh this just triggered memories of that scene from What Remains of Edith Finch (IYKYK).