Are they poisonous or dangerous in any way?

On Tue, 24 Jun 2003 09:20:36 -0400, craignw
wrote:

Are they poisonous or dangerous in any way?

Yes, poisonous if you eat them. OK if you don't eat them.

Pat

craignw wrote:


Are they poisonous or dangerous in any way?

Yes, they are a rich source of oxcalic acid, among other things.. You
will get nasty stomach ache if you eat them..

Ususally it is the stalks that are consumed, frequently cooked as a
dessert
//
Jim

craignw wrote in message ...
Are they poisonous or dangerous in any way?

Don't eat the leaves or any frost damaged stalks.
Primarily the poison is oxalic acid ,you would have to consume quite a
bit to be killed but it will still make you sick and damage your
mouth.
Some other glycosides are present but little is known of them.