Can you eat snakeberries? Are snakeberries eaten by snakes

Some people say that snakeberry is the fruit that snakes eat, people can't eat it, it's poisonous, but this has not been verified specifically, it is said that it is not very delicious, some sour, but after all, it has medicinal value, it can clear heat and detoxify, it is estimated that it can still be eaten, it depends on how to eat it... Eat less and try it out fine

It cannot be eaten directly, but can only be used medicinally. (Snakeberry fruit is poisonous).

Snakeberry is also called "snake bubble, snake grass, snake turtle grass, snake skin vine", etc., and this kind of "wild strawberry" has been seen by many people, but adults say that they will be poisoned if they eat it, why is this? Is it really inedible to eat? This common sense needs to be understood.

When I was a child, I ate a lot of Mild Sweet and didn't seem to have any symptoms.

No.

Snakeberry is not something that snakes eat, but its growth period coincides with the breeding period of snakes, so many snakes can often be seen gathering in the grass where snakeberries grow, so many people mistakenly think that snakes like to eat this fruit, and name it snakeberry.

But in fact, snakeberries are poisonous, and some people think that snakeberries are even more toxic than snakes themselves, but this statement is wrong, snakeberries contain only trace amounts of toxins.

Morphological characteristics of snakeberries

Snakeberry is a perennial herbaceous plant, between 30-100 cm in length, pubescent on the body surface, the leaves are obovate or rhomboid oblong, 1-3 cm wide, with serrations at the edges, the flowers are solitary, the color is yellow, the flowering period is 6-8 months, the fruiting period is 8-10 months, the fruit is spongy, the color is bright red, with lustre, and the outside is hairy.

Growth habits of snakeberries

Snakeberry mostly grows in rivers, hillsides, grasslands, humid locations, and below 1800 meters above sea level, prefers cool, warm and humid environments, but it is not cold-tolerant, nor can it tolerate stagnant water, it can also safely overwinter in the open air in North China, the optimal growth temperature of snakeberries is 15-25 degrees Celsius, the requirements for soil are very low, and the insect resistance and disease resistance are also relatively excellent.

Cultivation techniques of snakeberries

The adaptability of snakeberry is very strong, cultivated in the open air, in addition to the temperature is too low in winter, the survival rate of breeding in other periods is very high, and the growth is rapid, the cultivation of snakeberry can choose humus, sandy loam soil can survive, the soil is fertile, loose, good drainage, can speed up the growth rate of snakeberry, artificial cultivation only needs to be watered 3-4 times throughout the year, the rainy season rainfall is more, in order to prevent water accumulation, resulting in plant rot, to do a good job of drainage.

It is not recommended to eat. Snakeberries are mildly toxic and can cause discomfort if consumed in excess. Secondly, although snakeberries look very similar to strawberries, they are not cracked, and strawberries are sweet and sour, and their edible value is not high.

Snakeberry is also known as snake bubble grass, dragon spit bead, three-clawed wind, nosebleed fruit fruit, bead claw, snake fruit, cockscomb fruit, etc. It belongs to the Rosaceae family, perennial herbaceous, and the whole plant is pubescent; Stolon is long. The leaflets are obovate to rhomboid-oblong.

It can be eaten, but it is not recommended to eat it. Snakeberries are mildly toxic and can cause discomfort if consumed in excess. Secondly, although snakeberries look very similar to strawberries, they are not as sweet and sour as strawberries, and their edible value is not high.

Snakeberry is also known as snake bubble grass, dragon spit beads, three-claw dust disturbing the wind, nosebleed fruit fruit, bead claw, snake fruit, cockscomb fruit, etc. It belongs to the Rosaceae family, perennial herbaceous, and the whole plant is pubescent; Stolon is long. leaflets obovate to rhomboid-oblong, long cm, 1-3 cm wide; Flowers solitary in leaf axils; diameter cm; The achenes are ovate, about millimeters long, smooth or with inconspicuous protrusions, and sometimes shiny.

The flowering period is from June to August, and the fruiting period is from August to October. Mostly wild on hillsides, grasslands, roadsides, ditches or ridges of weeds; It is distributed all over the country.

Snakeberries can be eaten, but it is recommended to eat them sparingly. Ripe snakeberries are red in color, like strawberries, sweet and sour in taste, and are loved by many people, but snakeberries are wild fruits, growing in the wild, it is inevitable to be stained with dust and bacteria, etc., the health situation is difficult to guarantee, try to eat as little as possible, if you want to eat, soak and sterilize with salt water.

Snakeberry belongs to the subfamily Rosaceae, its leaves are similar to strawberry leaves, the fruit is red in color, composed of many small particles, sweet and sour taste, and is loved by many people.

Snakeberry is mostly found on hillsides, river banks, grasslands, and humid places, and likes shade, warm and moist, cold-tolerant, drought-tolerant, and water-resistant.

Snakeberries can be used as medicine or edible, and they should be treated before eating, soaked in salt water, etc., which can effectively kill the bacteria on the surface of snakeberries.