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1 Comment To "Are Pony Tales Flower Pod Seeds Edible."
#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 05/28/2024 @ 5:22 am
The plant is non-toxic, but that doesn't mean the seeds are edible. They have a tough coat, so that alone may deter any munching. I didn't find a definitive statement that the seeds were edible, though you can propagate new plants from the seeds. I would recommend not eating them.
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