Eat The Weeds website shares ” Firebush aka Scarletbush ” of the most decorative flowering plants often found in yards to attract butterflies… but it is also food for humans.

It has black berries that can be eaten raw or used in recipes to make wine and syrups.

If we go outside of our comfort zone and embrace eating the forgotten foods our ancestors enjoyed – our dependency on our local supermarket is reduced.

Click here to read article:

http://www.eattheweeds.com/hamelia-patens-edible-pharmaceutical-2/

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