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what to do w/ this fruit?

Posted by christyalmquist California, USA (My Page) on
Sat, Jun 9, 12 at 13:25

The palm tree outside my house, in Long Beach, Ca. has long, yellow, sticky fruit growing on it. I took it to the local nursery, but they didn't know what use the fruit had either. Does anyone out there know?

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RE: what to do w/ this fruit?

This link might be useful in understanding.

Here is a link that might be useful: Monstera deliciosa (that is the real name)


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RE: what to do w/ this fruit?

Be sure to pay attention to the warnings about when it is ready to eat. It can cause real problems if eaten incorrectly.
Be aware too that pregnant women are advised not to eat it.

Dee.


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RE: what to do w/ this fruit?

Doubly important since this IS NOT monstera.
It is Philodendron bipinnatifidum, aka P.selloum of horticulture.

Here is a link that might be useful: P.selloum


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RE: what to do w/ this fruit?

I am embarrassed. I did not even look at the photo. I just added the information as matter of interest.

My apologies. Thanks Saltcedar...I won't do that again.

Dee.


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RE: what to do w/ this fruit?

Thanks for the correction saltcedar. Another important lesson about correctly identifying anything before eating it!

Here is a link that might be useful: you tube video about telling them apart


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