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Twisted Stalk Berries (Streptopus spp.) in Prince Edward Island Northern Bushcraft
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Twisted Stalk

Streptopus spp.
  • berry has bland, cucumber-like taste.
  • stem has distinct sharp kinks that make it look crooked.
  • varieties in Prince Edward Island are Claspleaf twisted-stalk (Streptopus amplexifolius) and Rosy twisted-stalk (Streptopus lanceolatus).
  • grows in dense, moist undergrowth.
  • warning: berries eaten in quantity can have a laxative effect.
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