Can you eat prickly wild lettuce raw? Risks and Safe Preparation
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In a 2009 case study, eight individuals were hospitalized after consuming large quantities of raw wild lettuce, demonstrating the potential for toxicity. This raises a critical question for foragers: can you eat prickly wild lettuce raw safely? While young leaves are edible in small amounts, the plant’s potency increases with age, demanding careful identification and preparation to avoid adverse effects.
