

The kernels of peaches and apricots should not be eaten raw. : Nature’s bounty has its thorns
The kernels of peaches and apricots should not be eaten raw. : Nature’s bounty has its thorns


Poroporo (Solanum aviculare) fruit is poisonous until fully ripe. : Nature’s bounty has its thorns
Poroporo (Solanum aviculare) fruit is poisonous until fully ripe. : Nature’s bounty has its thorns


As their skins contain toxins, peel parsnips before cooking. : Nature’s bounty has its thorns
As their skins contain toxins, peel parsnips before cooking. : Nature’s bounty has its thorns


Parsnip rash is caused by a poison in the foliage. : Nature’s bounty has its thorns
Parsnip rash is caused by a poison in the foliage. : Nature’s bounty has its thorns


Because they contain oxalic acid, rhubarb leaves make a good insect spray but are poisonous to people. : Nature’s bounty has its thorns
Because they contain oxalic acid, rhubarb leaves make a good insect spray but are poisonous to people. : Nature’s bounty has its thorns


Courgettes occasionally contain harmful natural fungicides, giving them a bitter taste. : Nature’s bounty has its thorns
Courgettes occasionally contain harmful natural fungicides, giving them a bitter taste. : Nature’s bounty has its thorns
Nature’s bounty has its thorns
In the first of a three-part series, Gillian Vine gives some timely reminders about poisonous parts of vegetables and fruit. Moving towards more...
