Can you eat silk floss tree fruit?
                                
                                
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                                Despite its striking appearance and valuable fibers, the fruit of the silk floss tree (*Ceiba speciosa*) is listed as inedible by botanical gardens. While the silky floss within is used for stuffing, the fruit's pulp should never be consumed due to its inedible nature.