Berry ID- Is it edible? (forum)
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I moved house a few months ago, and this shrub is in my new garden. The newly rippening berries looked and smelled familiar to me, so I tried a ripe one about an hour ago. It tasted sweet with a pair-like texture. It has a slightly tarty after-taste, but not unpleasant. But it left a slighly numbing sensation in my mouth and lips!?
Obviously Im not poisoned yet, but the numbing worried me a bit, with my dog in the same yard. If she gulps down a heap of them she might get a big reaction??
Can you please help me identify it? And any further info would be greatly appreciated. Cheers
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Time: 27th March 2012 2:34pm
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John Mc says...
Mine have been ripening up about now as well. Let them go just softish before picking, they'll be at their sweetest.
http://www.daleysfruit.com.au/plant/Strawberry-Cherry-Guava.htm
Time: 27th March 2012 3:29pm
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jo says...
It is cherry guava and is edible. The fruit flies like them too and I always protect them in draw-string home made bags if I want to eat them.
Time: 27th March 2012 4:12pm
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Caledapho says...
Wow, thanks guys:)
Checked out the link John Mc, yep definitely Cherry Guavas, very helpful!
Thanks heaps!
Time: 27th March 2012 5:16pm
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