thanks , I shall have a look at prunus spp and cornus


http://www.henriettesherbal.com/file...cornus-mas.jpg

on the web people seem to think it is very edible. of course now i
remember the other name: cornelian cherry
opinions vary from 'nice jam better than cherries' to 'complete waste
of time'

well at least it's not Atropa spp

Thanks very much for solving the problem

TerryJ