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Kigelia africana
Although the fresh fruit is poisonous to humans, it can be processed into an edible form after drying and fermenting. Whether it is worth the trouble, I doubt. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Introduced to the Virgin Islands from Kenya where the fruit is used to make a traditional ceremonial "wine".
Kigelia africana
Although the fresh fruit is poisonous to humans, it can be processed into an edible form after drying and fermenting. Whether it is worth the trouble, I doubt. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Introduced to the Virgin Islands from Kenya where the fruit is used to make a traditional ceremonial "wine".
23 minutes ago, Smithy said:Here is a tree growing outside my building. I was told it is called a sausage tree and that the “sausages” are not edible.
Kigelia africana
Although the fresh fruit is poisonous to humans, it can be processed into an edible form after drying and fermenting. Whether it is worth the trouble, I doubt. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Introduced to the Virgin Islands from Kenya where the fruit is used to make a traditional ceremonial "wine".
