Author Topic: What it is? edible? not edible? (Read 1601 times)

Yuet_Lee · « **on:** November 11, 2008, 17:07:18 »

My brother had one of the plant in his garden,
not sure edible? ??? not edible ???
I don't know what it is ???
please help

Toadspawn · « **Reply #1 on:** November 11, 2008, 17:15:33 »

Chaenomeles japonica
Ornamental Quince. Yes the fruit are edible but are probably best made into jam/jelly because they are very hard to bite.

Eristic · « **Reply #2 on:** November 11, 2008, 19:01:34 »

The seeds/pips contain cyanide so must be removed for safety otherwise it is used mostly for jam and jelly.

Yuet_Lee · « **Reply #3 on:** November 11, 2008, 23:52:57 »

thank guys ;)

Kea · « **Reply #4 on:** November 13, 2008, 15:00:19 »

thank guys ;)

So do apple seeds.....they are in the same family.

Kea · « **Reply #5 on:** November 13, 2008, 15:01:37 »

The seeds/pips contain cyanide so must be removed for safety otherwise it is used mostly for jam and jelly.

Sorry I was trying to quote Eristic and got the wrong button...should try preview i guess.

hopalong · « **Reply #6 on:** November 13, 2008, 15:54:35 »

A quince or two cooked in apple crumble make a great flavour.

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