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

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

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

thank guys ;)

Quote from: Yuet_Lee on November 11, 2008, 23:52:57
thank guys ;)

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

Quote from: Eristic 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.

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

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