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Beechnuts

Fagus sylvatica (fruit)

Photo by LarsKorb
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Field Notes

Description:

The fruit of beeches are edible and have a nutty flavour. However it is not recommended to eat too many because they contain low concentrations of Trimethylamine, which is slightly toxic. Roasting both improves flavour and reduces the amount of Trimethylamine.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
LarsKorb
added to "Seeds and Seedpods"
LarsKorb
I'll take a look, Emma - actually I am drowning a bit in participating at missions; but it sounds to be an interesting one
HemaShah
This would also be an excellent addition to th eSeed and Seed Pods mission. Please consider joining. http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8362643
LarsKorb
Added to "Fruiting Bodies of the World". Feel free to join the mission.

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Edible and Medicinal Plants of Costa Rica
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Fruiting Bodies of the World
Mission
Seeds and Seed Pods
Photographed
PublishedSeptember 16, 2011

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