On 07/26/2011 11:54 PM, Mike Lyle wrote:
tree with winged seed:
http://tinypic.com/r/1j9u1t/7
One of the maples, I think. I found no evidence of toxicity, but I've
never heard of their seeds being eaten.


Yes it does look like a sycamore, although real ID is difficult when
it's wilted. Sycamore is the logical choice, though those are some
pretty anemic samaras (winged fruit).

Actually they can be eaten if you're starving, IIRC you beat them into a
pulp and wash many times to remove the bitterness, then make a paste out
of what's left. Yum!

-E