The giant hogweed, whose large leaves slope over the path, is also not a harmless plant. “It has poisonous hairs and can cause huge blisters.” Even elderberries do not appear to go unpunished, says Baudewijn. “It contains prussic acid, so don’t eat it raw!” “But the thrushes eat them, right?” says Eddy. “Yes, but usually the poison is in the seeds of the berry and birds poop out those seeds. This also disperses the seeds of the plant nicely. Birds also have a completely different digestive system. We humans usually chew the berries, including the seeds when we eat them. So cook fourberries first,” says Baudewijn.
Zoëy about poisonous plants: ‘Is it dangerous if I pick a field bouquet for my sweetheart?’
