Are madrone berries toxic? Separating fact from fiction about the Pacific native fruit
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Pacific Madrone berries serve as a crucial food source for a variety of birds and mammals, including cedar waxwings and raccoons. This fact stands in stark contrast to the persistent myth that asks, "are madrone berries toxic?". The berries are, in fact, edible for humans in moderation, but a high tannin content gives them an unpleasant astringent taste and can cause stomach cramps if too many are eaten.
