Can you eat the fruit of the arbutus tree?
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The Latin name for the most common arbutus tree, *Arbutus unedo*, translates to 'I eat only one,' which famously suggests the fruit's underwhelming taste. This native Mediterranean shrub is known for its beautiful appearance but leaves many wondering about its red, bumpy fruit. While technically edible, the fruit's texture and flavor profile are important to understand before eating it fresh.
