Gathering water is a top priority if trapped in the New Zealand bush, but dining on native edible plants can provide additional  energy and sustenance to survive. Words: Mieke Couling You’d be a bit silly to enter the bush unprepared to face unfortunate circumstances, but if you ever do find yourself having to survive in […]

Stumbled on this and thought it was worth a share. I had no idea you can eat gorse!

  • Viper_NZ
    3·
    4 months ago

    Karamū fruit is edible, I used to pick and eat the berries while waiting for the school bus as a kid.

    • livOP
      3·
      4 months ago

      I did not know that! I’ve seen birds eating it but I was always a bit chicken because of the colour.

      • Viper_NZ
        3·
        4 months ago

        The fruit to seed ratio is pretty rubbish, but they taste nice. Worth a go.

        • livOP
          2·
          4 months ago

          Will definitely try it. I love loquats and their fruit:seed ratio is also not great.