Tag: Poisonous look alikes

While many familiar mints are a pleasant addition to drinks and food, some species contain highly toxic compounds and should never be ingested. It is critical to know which mints are not edible to prevent serious harm, especially when foraging or planting herbs in your garden.

Native to the Caucasus Mountains and North Africa, the gooseberry has been cultivated for centuries. Are gooseberries safe to eat? The simple answer is yes, most varieties are, but it's crucial to identify them correctly to avoid potentially poisonous look-alikes and understand the distinctions between types like European, Indian, and Cape gooseberries.