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Foraging: American Beauty Berry

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American Beauty Berry Callicarpa americana L. is a native plant to North America and are edible! Be sure like any foraging  adventure that you have someone who has the knowledge and skills to find and identify the plants you plan to consume. DO NOT eat a berry if you are not 100% sure!

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