I just moved to Vancouver, BC last year and not being overly familiar with what was edible here I started learning this new city and climate from scratch. I think I tasted just about everything, including nightshade by accident, and the fruit from what I called the "red geodesic ball tree" since I came late enough in the year that I didn't actually see the flowers on the tree and couldn't otherwise identify it. Now I have seen all the seasons through, and recognized the flowers on the same bush as being this type of dogwood, and became a little alarmed because I was under the impression that dogwoods were poisonous. Thank you for posting the photo of the fruit up close and the information you had on it as it confirms for me that it is in fact edible.
What I noticed from eating the fruit is that they are similar to eating a rose hip; very pasty with a slight flavour to them, but not overly outstanding. They are also quite seedy and I didn't end up eating the seeds out of the fruit. They weren't a lot to write home about, but it's good to know that if one did need to eat them, that you could do so.
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timeasmymeasure
At least it isn't poisonous!
Date: 2008-06-09 05:11 am (UTC)What I noticed from eating the fruit is that they are similar to eating a rose hip; very pasty with a slight flavour to them, but not overly outstanding. They are also quite seedy and I didn't end up eating the seeds out of the fruit. They weren't a lot to write home about, but it's good to know that if one did need to eat them, that you could do so.