Is Japanese flowering apricot fruit edible?

Answer

Prunus mume, the beautiful Japanese flowering apricot  is generally considered inedible in the United States. in the East, the bitter and sour fruit is  eaten salted, dried as a vegetable or soaked in alcohol for several years. If you want to try it, be cautious.. Even fruits that are edible in other parts of the world, can cause an allergic reaction.

Courtesy of NYBG Plant Information Service

  • Last Updated Apr 27, 2021
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  • Answered By Anita Finkle

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