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3 comments:
Are they edible or poisonous?
Bit of both, depending on definitions, ma'am.
I know the plant as mountain ash, which seems to be a catch-all name for several tree species.
In fall, the berry clusters can ferment to a respectable alcohol content while still on the stem, and whiskeyjacks eat the berries from the time they ripen to the time they're, ummm, well-aged. I've seen entire flocks paralytic, once or twice.
From the little sots' behaviour when blotto, I'd imagine their hangovers feel pretty toxic.
Thanks!
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